"Coal in the Furnace" is a lyric poem full of nostalgia for the motherland. In the poet's own words: "China after the May Fourth Movement is like a smart and enterprising girl in my mind. She is just like my lover." This poem uses personification and uses The tone of "coal in the furnace" expresses the heartfelt feelings for the "beloved" motherland, expresses the strong love for the motherland, and expresses the willingness to sacrifice for the motherland.
In the first stanza, the image of the poet pops up on the page. "I" am telling my dear motherland my burning heart, and I will never regret it even if it turns into ashes. In the second section, "I" expressed his feelings to the motherland. Although he looked a little reckless, he had a "fire-like heart" in his heart and hoped not to be rejected by the motherland. Then, write about the rebirth of "I": I was originally a pillar of talent, but I was buried under the old system and could not display my talents. I felt grievances, depression, and hesitation in my heart. However, it was the pain of being "buried alive" that turned me into a glowing coal. Therefore, only longing is not enough, there should also be sincere dedication and sacrifice. The opportunity to serve has come, and "I" am willing to dedicate everything to the motherland. The ending and beginning form a refrain, which is the gathering point of the poet's patriotism.
The conception of this poem is natural and novel. The poet uses the unique imagination of romanticism and uses coal to describe himself. It embodies the poet's patriotic feelings of committing himself to the country and being proactive. It expresses the self-awakening of the intellectuals at that time. It also reflects the unity of the poet and the spirit of the times.
This poem compares the motherland to a "girl", which absorbs the essence of traditional Chinese poetry as nourishment. It inherits and develops the metaphor of beauty and vanilla in Qu Yuan's "Li Sao", making the artistic conception sweet and rich, and making it easy to express profound feelings. Deep nostalgia.
Each stanza of this poem starts with "Ah, my young girl" and tells the story from different sides. This kind of re-singing technique has the wonderful effect of singing three sighs. The whole poem has four stanzas, each line has three beats, and rhymes to the end. It is unified, complete and harmonious in form.