The classic poem about appreciating chrysanthemums in the golden autumn is as follows:
1. Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan Mountain. ——Tao Yuanming, "Drinking·Five"
Translation: Picking chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely, the Nanshan Mountain in the distance comes into view.
Appreciation: In this poem, Tao Yuanming expresses his yearning and pursuit of a reclusive life through the action of picking chrysanthemums. The symbolic meaning of chrysanthemum is purity and elegance, which echoes Tao Yuanming's reclusive feelings. "Seeing Nanshan leisurely" expresses the author's detached and leisurely state of mind.
This poem shows the scene when Tao Yuanming was picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and the beautiful scenery of the distant mountains, showing his love for nature and hermit life.
2. On the Double Ninth Festival, come and take care of the chrysanthemums. ——Meng Haoran's "Passing the Old Friend's Village"
Translation: On the day of the Double Ninth Festival, I will come here to watch the chrysanthemums.
Appreciation: Meng Haoran expressed his love for chrysanthemums and hermit life by depicting the scene of admiring chrysanthemums during the Double Ninth Festival. Chrysanthemum symbolizes purity and elegance in traditional culture, which is consistent with Meng Haoran's reclusive feelings. "Chrysanthemums are here to stay" expresses the author's expectation and yearning for enjoying chrysanthemums during the Double Ninth Festival.
This poem shows the author's love for chrysanthemums and hermit life, and also expresses his deep gratitude and longing for his old friend.
3. Don’t compare the border areas to Kyoto. In August, the frost is severe and the grass has withered. ——Wang Zhihuan's "Nine Days of Farewell"
Translation: Don't compare the scenery of the frontier fortress with that of the capital. In August, the frontier fortress has become frosty and withered.
Appreciation: This poem by Wang Zhihuan takes the scenery of the frontier fortress as the background, and expresses the desolation and hardship of the frontier fortress by describing the severe frost and withered grass in August. The chrysanthemum has important symbolic significance in frontier culture, representing perseverance and noble character.
The poem "Don't compare the frontier to Kyoto" expresses the author's awe of life on the frontier and his deep attachment to his hometown. This poem uses the scenery of the frontier fortress as the background, and through the description of chrysanthemums, it shows the author's longing for his hometown and relatives.
Summary: In these three poems, the authors express their love and pursuit of nature, seclusion, perseverance and noble quality through the description and praise of chrysanthemums. These poems not only show the beauty and elegance of chrysanthemums, but also express people's emotions and thoughts about life in the golden autumn season.