Ancient Poetry: on meeting a messenger to the capital
Author: Cen Can
It's a long way to the east of my hometown. Double-sleeved dragon bell tears.
I'll see you soon. No pen and paper. Report peace by your message.
all notes
1. Liu Kaiyang's Chronological Annotation of Cen Can's Poems and Cen Can's Chronology (hereinafter referred to as Liu's Notes) is a poem written by a poet on his way to Anxi in the eighth year of Tianbao (749).
2. Hometown: refers to Chang 'an and his home in Chang 'an.
3. Dragon Bell: It looks wet.
4. It's a long journey.
5. Relying on
6. Message: Take a message.
7. Ambassador to Beijing: Messenger to Beijing
The poet was 34 years old at this time, and his fame in the first half of his life was unsatisfactory. In desperation, he left for a job. The feeling of being far away from Kyoto and home is bleak, and I am meeting people who are going against me, so I can't help feeling sad. But people who travel far away want to comfort their families and say that they are safe outside, so don't worry. Such a simple and complicated human nature, expressed in an unpretentious narrative tone, is even more touching. Zhong Xing commented on this poem: "It's only true." Tan Yuanchun said, "Everyone has this matter, and it has never been written, so future generations can't attack it. Therefore, it can last for a long time "("Return of Tang Poetry "Volume 13). Shen Deqian said, "Everyone speaks Chinese in his heart, but he becomes a swan song" (Collection of Tang Poems, Volume 19). ?
on meeting a messenger to the capital? Cen Can appreciated
Tianbao for eight years (749). Cen Can went to the Western Regions for the first time and served as the secretary of the Gao Xianzhi shogunate. He bid farewell to his wife in Chang 'an and pranced on a long journey. ?
I don't know how many days I walked, but on the road leading to the western regions, he suddenly met an old acquaintance. Immediately, we talked about each other and exchanged cold feelings. Knowing that the other party was going to return to Beijing for debriefing, I suddenly thought of asking him to send a letter home to Chang 'an. This poem describes this scene. ?
the first sentence is to write the real scene in front of you. "Hometown" refers to my home in Chang 'an. "Looking East" is to point out the location of Chang 'an. It's been many days since I left Chang 'an. Looking back, I only feel that the road is long and the sky is covered with dust. ?
The second sentence has an exaggerated meaning, which emphasizes the passion of remembering one's loved ones. Here, there is a hint of taking home letters. "Dragon Bell" here means dripping wet. "Dragon Bell" and "Tears Don't Do" both vividly describe the poet's deep affection for Chang 'an's relatives. ?
the three or four sentences are completely the hasty tone of the traveler. Meet each other, there is no pen and paper, and I can't take care of writing letters. Please send me a message of peace to my home! Cen Can's trip is with the ambition of "fame and fortune only comes at once". At this time, the mood is complicated. On the one hand, he has tenderness for the imperial capital and homesickness, on the other hand, he also shows the poet's open and heroic mind. ?
The advantage of this poem is that it's genuine and sincere. Poets are good at refining and summarizing what many people think and say in their mouths by artistic means, making it typical. Liu Xizai, a Qing Dynasty man, once said: "Poetry can be seen in a convenient place, so it feels cordial and tasteful." (See "Art Outline". Poetry ") has a rich charm among the people, and it can be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and will not be forgotten for a long time. Cen Can's poem has this feature.