The classic poems about the passage of time are as follows:
1. Du Fu's "Climbing High" depicts the scene of the poet Du Fu climbing high, and expresses the passage of time through the changes in the natural landscape. The wind was blowing fast, the sky was high, and the cries of apes echoed in the valley. The lake is clear, the beach is white, and the birds are flying in the sky, creating an interesting contrast with the rush of time. The leaves are falling one after another, the Yangtze River is flowing eastward, and the endless autumn feeling is blowing against our faces.
The poet describes his sorrow and helplessness in wandering in the world as "a frequent guest". He has been sick and weak for hundreds of years, but he still climbs the high platform alone. Suffering and resentment are like autumn frost, turning white hair gray. Frustrated, he stopped drinking, his thoughts heavy and profound.
2. "Climbing the Stork Tower" by Wang Zhihuan The sun sets over the mountains and the Yellow River flows into the sea. If you want to see a thousand miles away, go to the next level.
This poem uses the changes in the natural landscape to express the ruthless passage of time. By describing the scene of the sun setting and the Yellow River flowing into the sea, it implies that time cannot stay and life passes by like flowing water.
3. Xin Qiji's "The Green Jade Case on New Year's Eve" The east wind blows thousands of flowers into the trees at night, and even blows them down, and the stars are like rain. BMW carvings fill the road with fragrance, the phoenix flute sounds, the jade pot turns light, and fish and dragons dance all night.
This poem uses the scene of the Lantern Festival to describe the passage of time. It borrows the image of falling flowers and stars to symbolize the short and beautiful life, and emphasizes the rapid passage of time.
4. Zhang Ruoxu's "Moonlit Night on the Spring River" The spring river tide reaches the sea level, and the bright moon on the sea rises with the tide. The twinkling waves follow the waves for thousands of miles, but there is no moon on the spring river!
This poem uses the river tide and the bright moon as images to express the passage of time and the shortness of life. Describing the landscape of the Spring River, it emphasizes the rolling eastward flow of the river, implying the fleeting passage of time.
The meaning of the flow of time
Meaning 1: ruthlessness and impermanence. Time is ruthless, it will not stop because of people's expectations, nor will it stop because of people's efforts. It is like a constantly flowing river, washing away and wearing away everything, leaving no room for resistance. People often lament the passing of time as the years go by, expressing their helplessness and emotion about the passage of time.
Meaning 2: Change and growth. The passage of time means that everything is changing and developing. As time goes by, people experience various changes, growth and aging. The passage of time makes people move from childishness to maturity, from unknown to understanding, from ignorance to wisdom. At the same time, time also gives people more experience and wisdom, allowing them to gradually grow into better versions of themselves.