In 1950s, the poems that directly expressed the new life and builders alienated the existing artistic personality and appeared dull, but kept the original poetic thinking mode. Based on Vienna, South American travel, Atlantic and other foreign materials. Realism and symbolism infiltrated each other, and their imagination and feelings were unique, which made them outstanding at that time.
After his comeback in the late 1970s, his poems were full of thoughts, such as Ode to Light and Battlefield of Ancient Rome, all of which were carefully composed. A large number of poems are short and pithy, and their themes continue the emotional clues of 1930s and 1940s, with great extension. They are more profound, dignified and wise, paying attention to grasping the meaning beyond physical images and moving towards symbols.
Simple, concise, rich imagination, unique images and emphasis on philosophy are the consistent characteristics of Ai Qing's poems.