Gu Cheng's poem "Far and Near"
"Far and Near"
You,
look at me for a while,
p>
Watch the clouds for a while.
I think,
When you look at me, I am far away,
When you look at the clouds, they are very close.
Appreciation
This poem is a very famous poem in Misty Poetry, and it is a poem that has been recited by many people. In the poem, Gu Cheng expressed people's philosophical thinking about near and far, the relationship between man and nature, and man and man. This relationship is filled with a dialectical distance, a beauty and the pain of love
gains and losses. The lover who is nearby is far away in the sky, but the clouds in the sky are close to the heart. The lover can be close but cannot be truly close. Nature is isolated in the distance but close to the lover's heart.
Although "Far and Near" only contains six short sentences, it contains rich connotations of historical reflection. "Far" and "near" are concepts of physical distance, which exist objectively and have scientific measurement standards. But the psychological distance produced under the influence of emotion is different. "Far" can become "near", and "near" can become "far". The changing psychological distance between "you", "I" and "cloud" in the poem tortuously reflects the barriers and wariness between people and the poet's ideal of harmonious and harmonious interpersonal relationships. Yearning, pursuit.
The three images of "you", "I" and "cloud" in the poem
all have certain symbolic meanings. "You" and "I" both live in objective reality
and are members of society. "Cloud" symbolizes the beautiful and simple nature. "When you look at me, I am very far away." This means that the earth is near and the heart is far away. "The world is so close."
The poet's dialectical emotional way of "people far away from the world
near" has become the way of development of people's aesthetic ideals, that is, "from the reality of the object to the reality of the subject, from Passive reflection tends to subjective creation. "This poem seems to come easily, but in fact it is unique and ingenious. It gives the impression that it is natural but unnatural and skillful. No pretense.
Extended information
"Far and Near" is a poem by Gu Cheng, a poet of the Misty School. This poem seems ordinary, but it is thought-provoking. There are only 24 short words in the whole poem. The description of "you", "I" and "cloud" is the change of focus, and "distance" is used to explain the different feelings of visual change. Poetry is full of philosophical thinking, a kind of thinking about man and nature, a kind of thinking about man and man.
Beyond the hazy beauty, this poem is an endless space for reverie. The poet's handling of the art of blank space in the poem appropriately gives the poem a more profound meaning, making the poem full of stronger vitality.
Li Chaoquan, associate researcher of the Chinese Writers Association, "Centennial Classics of Poetry"_Far and near are relative. Everything in the world, emotions and psychology are relative. The clouds in the sky are far away, but they appear closer than me standing in front of you. This is a kind of psychological dislocation, a kind of spiritual separation. I am in front of you, but you turn a blind eye. This is the furthest distance.
Explanation and appreciation of "Far and Near"
Interpretation:
Although "Far and Near" has only six short sentences, it contains an understanding of history. The rich connotation of reflection. "Far" and "near" are concepts of physical distance, which exist objectively and have scientific measurement standards. But the psychological distance produced under the influence of emotion is different. "Far" can become "near", and "near" can become "far".
The transformation of the psychological distance between "you", "I" and "cloud" in the poem tortuously reflects the barriers and wariness between people and the poet's ideal of harmonious and harmonious interpersonal relationships. Yearning, pursuit.
Appreciation:
"Far and Near" is a very abstract poem, and its beauty is hidden in the abstract lines. "You" "look at me for a while" and "look at the clouds for a while"; but "I" keeps looking at "you". What is the relationship between "you" and "I" is not explained at all. It only writes about "my" subjective psychological feelings towards "you". In the sense of "I," "when you look at me."
You seem to be "very far" away from me; "when you look at the clouds", you seem to be "very close" to me. This is an illusion.
The poet concealed the cause of the illusion and intentionally left a large blank to induce readers to imagine. Depending on the readers' psychological factors, this imaginary picture will be different. "Clouds" may symbolize nature. When "you" are looking at "clouds".
It probably shows the childish innocence and enthusiasm like when Chen Bailu looked at the frost on the empty glass in "Sunrise", but when "you" returned to reality and looked at "me", Change to another indifferent expression. Therefore, "I" feel that the "you" when "looking at the clouds" is the real "you". The true "you" appears to be very close, as if you are very close at hand.
The "you" when "looking at me" seems very strange, with a feeling of "separation", as if you are far away in the world. Strong emotional factors force the objective physical distance to deform in order to adapt to and express the reality of subjective psychological feelings. Illusions arise in aesthetic intuitive thinking. The poet realized a profound meaning in the instant illusion: the harmony between man and nature, and the separation between people.
Poetry not only expresses emotions, but also conveys experiences. "Far and Near" conveys an experience that people often feel in real life. The poem seems to be purely rational, very calm, but savor it carefully. It secretly stimulates a current of enthusiasm: calling for a kind of mutual understanding, mutual trust, harmonious and harmonious interpersonal relationships. The poem "Far and Near" is the poet's discovery of the essence of abnormal life.
When this poem was first published, it was regarded as a strange and difficult poem. According to the rigid reading methods at that time, people had been accustomed to dull thinking patterns, and this poem was indeed difficult to interpret. Because within sight, the distance between you and me cannot be farther than the distance between you and the clouds. But why does the poet feel that "when you look at me, I am far away, but when you look at the clouds, they are very close"? The reason is that what the poet writes is an abnormal life.
It is a distorted interpersonal relationship. In this twisted relationship, everything is turned upside down. The relationship between people who should be close to each other has become alienated due to the barrier of the heart, making them seem so lonely and inaccessible; because of the alienation of interpersonal relationships, people and nature have become closer and appear very close. Perhaps, it is precisely because of the closeness between man and nature.
It further shows the loneliness of human beings; perhaps, it is this loneliness that often makes Gu Cheng think of the paradise of dreams. But Gu Cheng should know that in this world full of contradictions, the paradise of dreams does not exist.
Extended information:
Background of writing "Far and Near":
Gu Cheng saw "Today" posted on the outer wall of Xidan Stadium at the end of 1978 In the first issue, he was moved by the poems on it. In April 1980, Gu Cheng published several short poems for the first time in "Today" under the signature "Gucheng". In October of the same year, Gong Liu published an article titled "Starting from Several Poems of Comrade Gu Cheng" in "Xingxing".
Highly praise Gu Cheng’s poetry works published in "Dandelion". Since then, Gu Cheng has emerged in the poetry world and has been mentioned in various articles as a representative poet of the Misty School. At the end of 1980, "Poetry Magazine" published two poems by Gu Cheng, one of which was "Far and Near".
About the author:
Gu Cheng, originally from Shanghai, was born on September 24, 1956, in a family of poets in Beijing. His father was Gu Gong. Gu Cheng received a good education and cultural influence from his father. Gu Cheng's biggest characteristic in his sister Gu Xiang's impression is that he "doesn't like to join in the fun." When he was in kindergarten, he often looked at trees and ants by himself. Gu Cheng got the nickname "Story" because he once told "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" to his classmates.
Even though he wanted to tell it, he still didn’t like being surrounded by a group of people telling stories. Gu Cheng had no choice but to seek out his sister to be his "one-person audience". When her sister had no time to listen, "in desperation, he went into another room and started talking to the wall alone across the bed." In 1968, when he was 12 years old, he dropped out of school to raise pigs at home. Before the "Cultural Revolution", he began to write poetry. He always stayed alone and did not play with others.
Instead, lower your head and write your inner thoughts. Moreover, the atrocities of the Cultural Revolution impacted his heart and made him more sensitive. In 1969, he was sent to the First Army Farm in Guangbei, Shandong Province with his father Gu Gong, where he spent five years. However, he did not like the farming life. This kind of working life was far from the glass-like world he imagined. , and this distance made him feel painful.
In 1988, Gu Cheng went to New Zealand to teach Chinese classical literature and was hired as a researcher in the Department of Asian Languages ??at the University of Auckland.
He later became a New Zealand citizen. Later, because he didn't like the noise of the city and the tedious work that came with it, he lived in seclusion on Waiheke Island, where he lived a self-sufficient life raising chickens. In 1992, Gu Cheng revisited Europe and the United States and created works.
Won the German Academic Exchange Center Creative Pension. In the second year, he also won the German B?ll Creation Fund again. This reflects the recognition of Gu Cheng's poetry level and literary contribution by international organizations. On October 8, 1993, Gu Cheng had a conflict with his wife Xie Ye on Waiheke Island in New Zealand over their divorce. He struck his wife Xie Ye with an axe. Xie Ye was injured and fell to the ground. The process was a mystery.
Gu Cheng was in the process of collapse He hastily left four suicide notes and then hanged himself on a tree. Xie Ye died a few hours after his death. Gu Cheng left behind a large number of poems, essays, calligraphy, paintings and other works. After his death, his father Gu Gong edited and published "The Complete Collection of Gu Cheng's Poems".
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Gu Cheng's beautiful poem "Far and Near"
"Far and Near" is a very famous poem in the misty poems. A poem that has been recited by many people. Below is Gu Cheng's beautiful poem "Far and Near", I hope it will be helpful to you.
Far and near
Gu Cheng
Far and near
You,
look at me for a while,
p>
Look at the clouds for a while.
I think,
When you look at me, I am far away,
When you look at the clouds, they are very close.
June 1980
Appreciation
The interpretation of Gu Cheng's "Far and Near" has always been controversial, and many people claimed that they could not understand it. , and those who have some clues often only focus on one aspect of it, such as interpreting it purely from the perspective of love, philosophy, and historical reflection. The result is that they often focus on one aspect and miss the other. In my opinion, this is indeed a poem that expresses love, but it is not only about love, but also contains the poet's strong spiritual sustenance and pursuit. The following is a detailed interpretation of this poem from the following three aspects:
1. Simple and complex special feelings:
From the perspective of the construction of the poem lines, Gu Cheng's "Far and Near" ", only two sections, 6 lines and 24 words. In such a short space, the word "you" occupies one line alone, which cannot but attract people's attention and thus plays a prominent role. "I think" also occupies a line of its own, echoing the form of "you" in the first line. It also implies that all inner activities and feelings of "I" are centered on "you", and "I" starts from you. The movements and erratic eyes read "your" heart.
The first section mainly describes "you"'s actions objectively, showing the world of "you", a world of freedom; the next section mainly describes "my" inner feelings about "you"'s actions. , is a completely autonomous, "my" world, it can also be said to be a subjective intervention of "me" into the world of "you". The basic functions of poetry are to "maintain feelings" and "express aspirations", so it is obvious that the next stanza is the focus of poetry. On the whole, "your" actions are shown through "my" eyes, and it is "my" sight that gives "you" all the actions in this poem. On the one hand, this shows that I care about your every move and every bit. On the other hand, it also shows that I respect my own inner feelings. Just imagine if it was a complete stranger, could "I" care so much? Therefore, this is a poem expressing love, and the feelings filled in it are both simple and complex.
2. The paradox of two distances:
In this poem, far and near are both physical distance and psychological distance. Physical distance can be measured and is fixed, while Psychological distance is indeed fuzzy and immeasurable. The author puts these two different and incomparable distances together for comparison. This is an absurdity and a contradiction in itself. However, this is also the embodiment of poetry, because poetry often starts from a place that goes against common sense. Another manifestation of this contradiction is that the far and near objects of comparison "I" and "Cloud" are heterogeneous and unequal. "I" is an objectively existing, real person, while "Cloud" "It is an ethereal, illusory natural object.
According to common sense, the distance between "you" and "cloud" is of course farther than the distance between "you" and "me". However, "you" makes "me" feel that the distance between "you" and "me" is even greater. Far, this is a kind of exchange between physical feeling and psychological distance. "You" are so mysterious when facing "me" that I can't figure it out; but when facing "clouds" and facing nature, they are really so open and honest, and it feels like there will always be a gap between "you" and "me". There is an invisible barrier that blocks our spiritual communication.
The whole poem uses two adverbs repeatedly. The repeated use of "a while" shows the erraticness of your eyes, as if you are dodging and deliberately; "very" contains more and more meanings, and its repeated use This makes the difference in distance stronger and clearer, giving the poem an endless aftertaste.
3. The Eternal Conflict between Spirit and Flesh
Image-based lyric poetry is a tradition of modern poetry. In this poem, "cloud" is the central image and the poetic eye. It symbolizes the dreamy life elsewhere; "I" symbolizes the real life. People will always be dissatisfied with reality and think that good things are always far away. Just like "I" and "cloud" in the poem, they symbolize the conflict between reality and ideal, this shore and the other shore, material and spiritual.
Goethe said that everyone has two spirits: one is addicted to love and stubbornly clings to this earthly aspect, and the other violently wants to leave the earthly aspect and move towards the sublime. The spiritual realm is flying. The conflict between spirit and body is an eternal theme in poetry. Therefore, in this poem, it can be said that "you" looking at "clouds" is actually looking at some kind of fantasy in your own heart, while "I" is looking at you. action, so "I" am looking at "you" looking at the clouds, so in fact "you" is some kind of fantasy in my heart, "you" is like a pure person, a real person who has not been contaminated by any worldly things, and is me Eternal dreams and pursuits.
To sum up, this poem is a poem that expresses love, but it not only expresses love, but also contains the author’s spiritual pursuit and yearning, revealing an eternal and unchangeable thing in the world. Conflict, that is, the conflict and opposition between spirit and flesh.
The original text of the poem "Far and Near"
The original text of the poem "Far and Near" is as follows:
You
Look at me for a while< /p>
Looking at the clouds for a while
I think
You are far away when you look at me
You are very close when you look at the clouds
< p>AppreciationAlthough "Far and Near" has only six short sentences, it contains rich connotations of historical reflection. "Far" and "near" are concepts of physical distance, which exist objectively and have scientific measurement standards. But the psychological distance produced under the influence of emotion is different. "Far" can become "near", and "near" can become "far". The transformation of the psychological distance between "you", "I" and "cloud" in the poem tortuously reflects the barriers and wariness between people, as well as the poet's yearning and pursuit of harmonious and harmonious ideal interpersonal relationships.
The three images of "you", "I" and "cloud" in the poem all have certain symbolic meanings. "You" and "I" both live in objective reality and belong to the same society. "Cloud" symbolizes the beautiful and simple nature. "When you look at me, I am very far away." This means that the earth is far away and the heart is far away. "The world is close at hand." The poet's dialectical emotional style of "people are far away and the world is close" has become the way of development of people's aesthetic ideals, that is, "from the reality of the object to the reality of the subject, from passive reflection to subjective creation."
This poem seems to come easily, but in fact it is very ingenious. It gives the impression of being natural but not unnatural, skillful but not pretentious.