Life Ode
In the difficult journey of life, looking back, we are surprised to find that ideal and reality are often a pair of natural enemies that are difficult to resolve. On the one hand, people imagine that the tree of life is evergreen and the good times are eternal; on the other hand, time is fleeting, good times do not last long, and life is short, but this is a ruthless reality that must be acknowledged. In the face of unresolved conflicts, cherishing the spring and lamenting the autumn, being nostalgic for time, sighing about the impermanence of life, and even triggering deep contemplation of the universe and life have become prominent themes in Chinese classical poetry. Although "there is no choice but to let the flowers fall away" is somewhat helpless and lamentable, it is In essence, it is a true love and lingering nostalgia for life, warning readers to "don't wait for a moment" and "seize the day."
Most of the poets in ancient times were officials. Looking through the collection of poets, it is not difficult to find their relatively clear mental processes. Generally speaking, their early works often looked forward to the future and sang about their ideals and ambitions. After their ideals were shattered and their careers were frustrated, they either lamented the lack of talent; or criticized the darkness and injustice of society; or expressed negative worldly thoughts and fantasies about an illusory paradise and fairy world; or Denying fame and wealth, covering up the helplessness and unwillingness in the heart. In this way, Confucianism's entry into the world and Buddhism's emergence from the world can often coexist in the poet's lifelong thoughts, and each has its own use. The actual situation is that there are often very few people who are willing to be born or actually take action. There are more people who speak angrily and long for relief from pain. Behind this, the persistence of life and life and the persistence of noble personality are undoubtedly the most valuable. of!
Yan Shu's Ci
Yan Shu (991-1055), named Tongshu, was from Linchuan, Fuzhou. He was talented and intelligent. It is said that he was able to write at the age of seven. He was called a prodigy at the age of fourteen. Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty awarded him a Jinshi. From then on, he had a smooth career and held important positions throughout his life. During the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song Dynasty, he became the prime minister and was given the posthumous title "Yuan Xian" after his death. Yan Shu did not make any positive achievements in politics, but he liked to appoint talents. Ouyang Xiu and Fan Zhongyan were both his disciples. Yan Shu was an important representative poet in the early Song Dynasty, and his collection of poems "Zhuyu Ci" has been handed down to the world.