"I am an anachronist, I can't speak human language, I can only speak bird language." ("I am an unsuitable person") This poem expresses Ai Qing's unique attitude and self-identity. He thinks he is different from ordinary people and can't communicate with people in the traditional way. He can only express himself in his own unique way.
"I am a bird, and I fly freely in the sky." (Bird) This poem depicts Ai Qing's yearning and pursuit of freedom. He compared himself to a free-flying bird, expressing his resistance to bondage and oppression and his pursuit of personal freedom and independence.
"I am a seed, buried in the dark soil, waiting for the arrival of spring." This poem (seed) is a metaphor for an individual's persistence and hope in depression and predicament. Ai Qing compares himself to a seed. Although buried in the dark soil, she is still looking forward to the arrival of spring and pinning her confidence and hope for the future.
"I am a fallen leaf, wandering in the world, looking for the direction of home." This poem expresses Ai Qing's thinking and pursuit of the impermanence of life. He compared himself to a fallen leaf, wandering in the world, looking for the direction of home and expressing his thoughts on the meaning of life and a sense of belonging.
"I am a cloud, floating in the sky, watching the prosperity and desolation of the world." (Cloud) This poem expresses Ai Qing's observation and thinking about the world in the image of cloud. He compared himself to a floating cloud, looked at the prosperity and desolation of the world, and expressed his deep thoughts and feelings about life and society.
"I am a wandering star, crossing the darkness of the universe and looking for eternal light." This poem (Wandering Star) expresses Ai Qing's longing for truth and meaning. He compared himself to a wandering star, crossing the darkness of the universe in search of eternal light, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.