Five Best Frontier Poems

Frontier poems depict the magnificent scenery of the frontier and the lofty aspirations of heroic soldiers. Wang Zhihuan's Liangzhou Ci expresses his aversion to war and his yearning for peace with desolate scenes. Wang Changling's "Seven Chapters of Joining the Army: Part IV" shows the bravery and fortitude of soldiers. Wang Wei's Frontier Messenger depicts frontier scenery and war scenes, expressing helplessness and yearning for peace. Gao Shi's Two Poems of Yan, Part One, shows the cruelty of war and the brilliance of human nature. Cen Can's Song of Snow in Farewell to Tian Shuji Wu's Home expressed his respect for the soldiers and his yearning for peace. These poems all show the magnificent scenery of the frontier fortress area and the lofty aspirations of heroic soldiers.