Source: Poems written by Lu Kai for Ye Fan in the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Original text:
The postman who came to meet the north broke the plum blossom and gave it to his friend in the mountains. (Fold a flower: fold a plum)
There is no better gift in Jiangnan, and flowers will send spring.
translate
When you meet a courier in the north, you will fold plum blossoms and let him send you flowers at the faucet.
Jiangnan has nothing to express my feelings. Let's send you a plum blossom to celebrate spring as a symbol of spring blessing.
Extended data:
Lu Kai's poems are only over twenty words, but they contain infinite poetic meaning. This poem is ingenious, clear and natural, and full of fun. Although the text is simple and savored, the vitality and affection of spring are as immediate as now.
Its artistic beauty lies in its simplicity, naturalness and metaphor. In a specific season and environment, the feelings of cherishing friends are expressed through a plum blossom recognized as noble by the world, and the abstract feelings are integrated with the image of plum blossom.