The ancient poems that support things and express aspirations are as follows:
Chapter 1:
1. "Mountain Journey" --- Du Mu, Tang Dynasty
Far up the Hanshan Mountain, the stone path is sloping, and there are people living deep in the white clouds. Stop and sit in the maple forest at night, the leaves are as red as the flowers in February due to frost.
Poetry: This poem describes the colors of autumn, showing a moving picture of autumn colors in mountains and forests. The poem describes mountain roads, people's homes, white clouds, and red leaves, forming a harmonious and unified picture.
2. "White Plum" --- Wang Mian of the Yuan Dynasty
Wearing this body in the ice and snow forest, it is different from peaches and plums mixed with fragrant dust. Suddenly, the fragrance spreads all night long, spreading like spring throughout the universe.
Translation: This poem praises the noble character of Baimei. It grows in the severe winter of ice and snow, and blooms proudly, not to be confused with peach and plum flowers. Suddenly the flowers bloomed overnight, and their fragrance spread throughout the world. The poet not only sings about things, but also sings about people's spiritual character. It expresses the author's love for Baimei.
3. "The Swordsman" ---Jia Dao of the Tang Dynasty sharpened his sword for ten years, but never tried the frost blade. Today I am showing you to you, who has any injustice?
Translation: After ten years of hard work, I sharpened a sharp sword. The blade shone with cold light, but the edge was not tested. Now take it out and show it to you. If anyone has any injustice, you might as well tell me the truth.
4. "Painting Chicken" ---Ming Dynasty·Tang Yin
The red crown on the head does not need to be cut, and the future will be covered with snow. I dare not speak softly in my life, and thousands of doors will be opened at once.
Translation: The bright red hat on its head is like a blooming red flower and does not need to be cut. It is a white chicken, so it walked over with its body covered in snow. In his life, he never dared to talk casually, but once he shouted, thousands of houses would open their doors and windows.
5. "Ying Chrysanthemum"---Tang Dynasty·Bai Juyi
One night of new frost touches the tiles, and the bananas are newly broken and the lotus is tilted. Only the Oriental chrysanthemum is cold-resistant, and the golden millet is more clear at dawn.
Translation: The first frost gently clings to the tiles. Plantains and lotus flowers cannot withstand the severe cold, and are either broken or crooked. Only the chrysanthemums near the east fence stand proudly in the cold, golden. The millet-like stamens have just opened, adding a hint of fragrance in the morning.
The frost came at night, and the already broken plantains and lotuses looked even worse. There are only chrysanthemums beside the fence. The golden flowers look more beautiful in the early morning sun. At the time of frost, the newly folded plantains and the broken lotus leaves are used to contrast the purity and cold resistance of the Oriental chrysanthemum. This is a tribute to Chrysanthemum Linghan’s character.