A four-line poem about insomnia is as follows:
I am tired of sleeping on my pillow and tired of the long night, and the small window is not clear at the end. A dog barks in an isolated village, and a few people walk in the waning moon.
Explanation: This poem describes an insomniac who cannot fall asleep in a long night, and the window seems to never see light. The sound of dogs barking came from the lonely village. It was a few pedestrians hurrying on their way under the waning moon. The hair on the temples has long been sparse and gray, and the thoughts of the journey are empty and quiet in my chest. In the deserted garden in front of me, there are streets and streets, and the weaver girl is screaming non-stop. How can I achieve success if I keep calling in vain?
The word "tired pillow" in the poem refers to being tired of the pillow, which means insomnia. When the author suffers from insomnia, he feels that time is long, his mood is irritable, and he longs for dawn. The reason for insomnia may be due to the misfortune of being demoted, worries about the future, difficulty in life, or regret about being old and doing nothing.
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Su Shi (1037-1101) was a famous writer, politician, calligrapher and painter in the Northern Song Dynasty of China. Known as one of the giants in the history of Chinese literature. He was born in Meishan, Meizhou (now part of Sichuan), and his ancestral home is Luancheng, Hebei. He had outstanding literary talent and was well-known for his poems, lyrics and prose. He was a leader in the literary world in the mid-Northern Song Dynasty.
His calligraphy works are known as the "Su School" and have a profound influence on later generations. His paintings are mainly landscape paintings and figure paintings, with exquisite brushwork and unique style.
Su Shi's literary creations are rich and diverse, including poems such as "Nian Nujiao·Chibi Nostalgia", "Shui Diao Ge Tou·When Will the Bright Moon Come", etc., and his lyrics include "Jiangchengzi·Hunting in Mizhou", "Water "Tiao Ge Tou: Bingchen Mid-Autumn Festival" and so on. The proses include "Qian Chibi Fu", "Later Chibi Fu", "Dongpo Zhilin" and so on. These works reflect his literary talent and artistic achievements, as well as his rich life experiences and ideas.
Su Shi’s political career is also legendary. He once held positions such as Hanlin Bachelor, Attendant Bachelor, and Minister of Rites, etc. He was repeatedly demoted due to political disagreements with those in power. While he was being demoted, he created many literary works. At the same time, he also actively participated in local construction and benefited the local people. This indomitable spirit and patriotism made him deeply respected and loved by people.
In general, Su Shi was a great writer, politician, calligrapher and painter. His works and thoughts had a profound impact on Chinese culture. His talent, charisma and life experience made him a cultural celebrity in Chinese history, and he was called "Su Xian" and "Su Dongpo" by future generations.