In this poem, the author describes the scenery of the West Lake Mountains that he saw when he was drinking on the Wanghu Tower, where the rain was about to come and the sky cleared after the rain.
Original text:
Black clouds rolled over the mountains without covering the mountains, and white raindrops jumped into the boat.
When the wind comes and blows away, the water under Wanghu Tower is like the sky.
Interpretation:
Dark clouds surge up, like ink splashing down, but a section of mountains is exposed on the horizon, bright and fresh, and the water splashed by the heavy rain is like white beads and gravel, splashing into the boat .
Suddenly a strong wind swept over the ground, blowing away the dark clouds in the sky, and the water of the West Lake was as blue as a mirror, bright and gentle.
Creative background:
The poet Su Shi was first in the boat and then at the top of the building, quickly capturing the dramatic changes in the natural scenery on the lake: clouds, rain, wind, and clear skies. , written with far and near, movement and stillness, sound and color, scenery and emotion. As you read it, you will have an immersive feeling - as if you have experienced a sudden shower in the middle of the lake, and then come to the top of Wanghu Tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery of water and sky.
About the author:
Su Shi (1037-1101), a writer, calligrapher, painter and gourmet in the Northern Song Dynasty. His courtesy name is Zizhan and his nickname is Dongpo Jushi. Han nationality, Sichuan native, buried in Yingchang (now Jiaxian County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province). His official career was bumpy throughout his life, but he was knowledgeable, extremely talented, and excellent in poetry, calligraphy, and painting. His writing is unbridled, clear and fluent. Together with Ouyang Xiu, he is called Ou Su, and he is one of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". His poetry is fresh and vigorous, good at using exaggeration and metaphor, and his artistic expression is unique. He is also called Su Huang together with Huang Tingjian. He started a bold and unrestrained school and had a huge influence on later generations. Together with Xin Qiji, he was called Su Xin. He was good at calligraphy in running script and regular script. He was able to create his own ideas. His pen was rich and ups and downs, and he had an innocent taste. He was called Song Dynasty together with Huang Tingjian, Mi Fu and Cai Xiang. The four schools have the same painting studies and literature, advocate spiritual similarity in painting, and advocate "scholar painting". He is the author of "The Complete Works of Su Dongpo" and "Dongpo Yuefu" etc.