"The willows hang down on the river, and the plum blossoms fall on the branches in the snow." Explanation: Watch the shadow of the willow tree reflected in the river and the scattered plum blossoms hidden in the snow.
Original text:
"Linjiang Immortal" Song Dynasty·Yan Jidao
My eyes are full of sorrow when I am outside my body, but joy is often rare. Next year I should give you a poem. Try to count from tonight how long we will meet. Who do you want to invite to Qianjiu? Only you know how deep your love is. Dongxi spring is close and we are going home together. The willows hang down on the river, and the plum blossoms fall on the branches in the snow.
Translation:
This world is full of idle sorrow. There is no joy in what we see and hear, it is all misery. Although we are getting together now, I will definitely have to say goodbye to you again next year. Starting from tonight, count how many times we will be together until we are separated next year.
No one else can persuade you to drink lightly, but you can; no one can persuade you to be deep in love, and only you can know it. Spring is coming to an end, and the scenery of Xishan in the east is beautiful. You can swim with you to watch the shadows of willow trees reflected in the river and the scattered plum blossoms hidden in the snow.
About the author:
Yan Jidao (1030-1106, one says 1038-1110, one says 1038-1112), male, Han nationality, courtesy name Shuyuan, nickname Xiaoshan, famous poet , a native of Shahe, Wengang, Linchuan, Fuzhou (now Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province). Yan Shu's seventh son. He successively served as the supervisor of Xutian Town of Yingchang Prefecture, the general judge of Qianning Army, and the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture. He was aloof and arrogant, and his family declined in his later years.
The poem has a lingering sense of sadness, clearness, strength and frustration. Generally speaking, when talking about the poets of the Northern Song Dynasty, Yan Shu is called Dayan, and Yan Jidao is called Xiaoyan. "Xuelangzhai Diary" says: "Uncle Yan's original works of small words are worthy of the palace style of the Six Dynasties." Such as "Dancing low in the heart of the willow tower, singing to the wind under the peach blossom fan" and other words and phrases in "Partridge Sky" are deeply loved by people. of appreciation.
Brief comment:
This poem was a gift given during a banquet, mostly for friends. "Xiaoshan Ci" mostly talks about love and lovesickness, but this article is an exception.
"Linjiang Immortal" is a poem rich in philosophical connotation. It not only shows the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers in the south of the Yangtze River, but also reveals the author's thinking and exploration of issues such as life, morality and human nature. This poem inspires people's deep understanding of the beauty of nature and the true meaning of life, making people cherish life more and pursue a better life.