At noon in midsummer, the sun is scorching, and farmers are still working, sweat dripping into the soil. Who would have thought that every grain of rice in our bowls contains the blood and sweat of farmers?
Original poem:
"Hoeing" (Tang Dynasty) Li Shen
It was noon on the day of hoeing, and sweat dripped from the soil. Who knows dishes on the menu, A Journey.
Appreciation: When the poet clarified the above content, he did not describe and discuss it in an empty and abstract manner, but used vivid images and profound contrasts to expose problems and explain reasons, which made it easy for people to accept and I understand. Finally, comparing grains of food to drops of sweat is really subtle, vivid and appropriate. The language of the poem is popular and simple, the syllables are harmonious and bright, catchy and easy to recite.
Introduction to the poet: Li Shen (772-846) was a Han nationality from Bozhou (now part of Anhui). He was born in Wucheng (now part of Huzhou, Zhejiang) and grew up in Runzhou and Wuxi (now part of Jiangsu). The word Gongchui. At the age of 27, he passed the Jinshi examination and became an assistant to Guozi. He had close friendships with Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi. The most shining part of his life was poetry. He was a participant in the New Yuefu Movement that had a huge impact on literary history. He wrote 20 pieces of "New Titles of Yuefu", which have been lost.