Guests Arrive
Du Fu
There is spring water in the south and north of the house,
But I see a flock of gulls coming day by day.
The flower path has never been swept by visitors,
The gate is now open for you.
Panxiang City is far from having the best taste.
The bottle and wine shops are poor and only have old fermented grains.
I am willing to drink with my neighbor,
I call across the fence to finish the remaining cup.
Appreciation of Du Fu's Poems
This is a chronicle poem filled with a rich flavor of life, expressing the poet's sincere character and welcoming mood. The poet's own note: "I am happy that Cui Mingfu has passed by", briefly explaining the meaning of the title.
The first and second sentences start with a description of the outdoor scenery, indicating the time and place of the guest's visit and the poet's state of mind on the eve of the visit. "There are spring waters in the south and north of the house", which describes the environment surrounded by green water and rippling spring in a very beautiful and lovely way. This is the Chengdu Thatched Cottage near the river. The word "Jiu" expresses the scene of the spring river overflowing, giving people a sense of the vastness and vastness of the river. Flocks of gulls are often the companions of hermits by the waterside in ancient writings. Their arrival "every day" shows that the environment is quiet and quiet, adding a sense of seclusion to the poet's life. "But see, the implication is: A group of gulls is cute, but not seeing other visitors is too monotonous! The poet blends the scenery with the scenery in this way, expressing his loneliness in the leisurely river village. This is This cleverly pave the way for the welcoming mood throughout the poem.
The couplet turns the brush strokes to the courtyard, leading to the "guest arrival", and the poet uses the tone of talking with the guests, which enhances the real sense of life when the guests and hosts are talking. The first sentence says that the courtyard path full of flowers and plants has not been cleaned for welcoming guests.
The next sentence says that the door of the house, which has always been closed, was opened for the first time today. Among them, the host, who has always been leisurely and calm, couldn't help but be overjoyed. The previous sentence not only said that guests don't come often, but also that the host doesn't easily extend his wishes. It shows the deep friendship between the two people, which pave the way for the hearty and joyful scene that follows. The "now is the beginning" in the second sentence makes the meaning of the previous sentence more transcendent, complementing the two sentences in the first couplet. After writing about the virtual arrival of guests, the poet abandoned other plots and focused on the life scenes that best showed the friendship between the guests and the host. We can only see the poet inviting guests to dinner and frequently urging him to drink. We hear the poet's apology for the lack of abundant food and wine: It is inconvenient to stay away from the market, the dishes are simple, and we cannot afford expensive wine. , we have to use home-brewed old wine, please feel free to use it! The homely words sound very friendly, and it is easy to feel the host’s sincere hospitality and apology for being unable to do what he wants, and you can also appreciate the sincere treatment between host and guest. Friendship.
The lines are full of friendly and harmonious atmosphere.
The feeling of "guest arrival" seems to have been fully written here. The poet cleverly writes "I am willing to drink with my neighbor, separated by a distance." "Lihu, take all the remaining cups" ended, pushing the atmosphere at the table to a more enthusiastic climax. The poet shouted loudly, asking the neighbor to drink with him. This detailed description is delicate and realistic. It is not difficult to imagine that the two people The more a friend drinks, the more excited he becomes, and the atmosphere is quite lively. In terms of writing, the last two sentences are really a turn of events.
Du Fu's "The Arrival of Guests". Poems such as "A Guest" and "A Passer-by Looking for Me" all write about entertaining guests, but their expressions are different. In "A Guest", the poet keeps a distance from the guests and only uses "hundred years of rough language" when he writes about eating. It is mentioned in one sentence: "You are a guest" and "Passengers are looking for each other", "I am hoeing rare vegetables, picking small ones for my relatives", "hanging the wall and moving the basket of fruits, calling the children to ask for the cooked fish", showing Hospitality to guests is cordial and polite, but not grand or warm enough. It is explained in only one or two poems, and drinking is not mentioned. However, the description of hospitality in "The Guest Arrives" does not hesitate to use half a poem to show it in detail. In addition to the scene of wine and food, it also unexpectedly highlights the details of inviting neighbors to join in the fun. The description is so emotional and delicate, and the tone of voice is expressive, showing sincere and frank friendship. , weaving into interesting life scenes, showing a strong flavor of life and human touch.