< Zheng Xie [Qing Dynasty]
Ya Zhai was lying listening to Xiao Xiaozhu, which was suspected to be the voice of the people's sufferings.
Some small officials in Caozhou County always care about their feelings.
When I was resting in the yamen, I heard the rustling of bamboo leaves, as if I heard the people's complaints of hunger and cold. Although we are only small officials in counties, every little thing of the people is affecting our feelings.
Appreciation
This is an inscribed poem. The poet starts with writing bamboo, and expresses his ambition. His words are modest and euphemistic, expressing his anxiety and concern for the people, as well as his sense of responsibility and honest attitude.
The language of the whole poem is simple, and there is no need to pile up allusions. It not only has the heart of wisdom and self-encouragement, but also contains the meaning of being kind to each other. The elegance of bamboo is in harmony with the noble integrity of the poet. The four poems embody the poet's sincere and persistent humanitarian feelings for the people, and are excellent works in painting poems.