Ancient poems about leaves not only describe natural scenery, but also express the poet's emotions. Below is a collection of some ancient poems about leaves.
1. "Mountain Travel" Du Mu
Far up the Hanshan Mountain, the stone path is slanted, and there are people living in the white clouds.
I park my car and sit in the maple forest at night, the leaves are as red as the flowers in February due to frost.
This poem describes an autumn mountain scene, paying particular attention to the changing colors of the leaves. The poet stopped to watch and was full of love for this autumn scenery.
2. "Autumn Thoughts" by Ma Zhiyuan
Withered vines and old trees, dim crows, small bridges and flowing water, people, and old roads with westerly wind and thin horses. The sun sets in the west, and the heartbroken people are at the end of the world.
This song depicts a desolate autumn scene. The "withered vines and old trees" are a metaphor for old age and fatigue, while the "dark crows" symbolize the twilight and the long journey, loneliness and helplessness.
3. "Inscription on the Wall of the Western Forest" by Su Shi
Viewed horizontally, it forms a ridge and peaks on the side, with different heights from near to far.
I don’t know the true face of Mount Lu, just because I am in this mountain.
This poem describes the scenery of Lushan Mountain. The sentence "the distance is different, the distance is different, the height is different" can be understood as the different viewing angles, the scenery will be different. The sentence "Only because I am in this mountain" expresses the fact that people often cannot fully understand things because they are in it.
4. "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" by Zhang Ji
The moon is setting, crows are crying, the sky is full of frost, Jiang Feng is fishing and the fire is facing melancholy.
At Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rang at midnight to reach the passenger ship.
This poem describes what he sees and hears at Fengqiao in Suzhou at night. The sentence "The moon sets and the crows cry and the sky is full of frost" depicts the desolation and desolation of the autumn night, while "The river maple fishes and the fire confronts melancholy". It expresses the poet's inner sorrow and loneliness.
5. "Farewell to the Ancient Grassland of Fu De" by Bai Juyi
When the grass grows in the original land, it dries up and flourishes every year.
The wildfire cannot be burned out, but the spring breeze blows it again.
The distant fragrance invades the ancient road, and the clear green meets the deserted city.
I sent the king and grandson off again, and the love was full of farewell.
This poem describes the grass on the prairie, which alternates with withering and prosperity in the cycle of time, and continues to grow. Among them, the sentence "Wildfire never burns out, but the spring breeze blows and regenerates" expresses the strong vitality of nature and the hope of new life. And "Send off the king and grandson again, full of love" expresses the poet's reluctance to leave his friend.