The first two sentences, "My family washes inkstones on the tree at the head of the pond, and all the flowers bloom with faint ink marks" directly describe the plum blossom. In the painting, the plum trees beside the small pond are in full bloom, and the blossoming plum blossoms are dyed with light ink. "Washing the inkstone pool" is an allusion to Wang Xizhi's allusion of "Linside the pool to study calligraphy, the pool water is completely black". The poet has the same surname as Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty, so he said "my family".
Three or four sentences praising Mo Mei for her noble character and integrity. It is painted with light ink. Although it is not delicate in appearance, it has an inner temperament of being clean and graceful, noble and dignified, and lonely and elegant. It does not want to use its bright colors to attract people, please people, or win people's favor. Praise, I just want to spread a fragrance and let it stay between heaven and earth. These two sentences are exactly the poet's self-portrait. Wang Mian's family was poor since he was a child. He herded cattle during the day and went to the Buddhist temple to study hard at night. Finally, he learned a lot of economics and was good at poetry and painting. He was versatile. But he failed in repeated attempts and was unwilling to curry favor with the powerful, so he gave up on fame and fortune and retired to Jiuli Mountain in eastern Zhejiang, where he made a living by painting. The two sentences "Don't let people praise the good color, just leave the pure energy to fill the universe" express the poet's despising the popular customs, being alone, and admiring himself.
This poem is titled "Mo Mei", which is intended to describe aspirations. The poet organically integrates painting style, poetic style and personality. Literally praising plum blossoms, actually praising one's own moral character. "Plum Blossom Scroll" depicts horizontally folded plum blossoms, with simple and elegant brushwork, tall and straight branches, and powerful interweaving. The composition is fresh and pleasing to the eye. The ink is of appropriate shades, and the blooming, gradually opening, and budding of the flowers all appear fresh, free, and full of life. The pen is strong and strong, and the hook strokes are created with unique pauses and twists. Although there is no color, the plum blossoms can be vividly depicted with smiles and branches. It not only expresses the natural charm of plum blossoms, but also embodies the painter's noble thoughts and feelings. Coupled with the author's popular seven-character poem on the painting, the poetic and artistic elements complement each other, making this painting an immortal masterpiece handed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, Emperor Qianlong's inscription was inserted between the poem and the painting, destroying the integrity of the picture. "The plum blossom painting must have the spirit and bones of plum blossoms, and people are as clear as plum blossoms." This is how people praised Wang Mian. Wang Mian in reality is just like the plum blossoms in his works, unyielding and self-admiring. It is said that Wang Mian was very good at painting. The local magistrate and a powerful rich man admired his name, and wanted to see him several times but were rejected. Finally, when the magistrate went to the countryside to see him in person, he hid quickly after hearing the news and asked the magistrate again. The official was rejected. Therefore, the poem "Mei Mei" not only reflects the style of the plum blossoms he painted, but also reflects the author's noble taste and indifference to fame and fortune. It clearly shows his steadfastness and purity of conduct that does not flatter the world.