Tang Dynasty: Li He
The desert/sand is like snow.
Yanshan Mountain/Moon is like a hook.
He Dang/Luo Jinnao
Go quickly/set foot on clear autumn.
Translation:
Wan Li in Pingsha looks like a layer of white frost and snow in the moonlight. On the continuous Yanshan Mountains, a bright moon is in the sky, like a hook. When can I put on a mighty saddle, gallop on the crisp autumn battlefield and build meritorious deeds?
Extended data:
This poem seems to be about horses. In fact, it expresses feelings through horses, expressing that the poet is not talented enough and is not appreciated by the rulers, but he is eager to display his ambitions and make contributions to the country.
This poem is about the earnest desire to join the army, pacify the town and serve the country. This poem belongs to allegorical or figurative style, graceful and tasteful. The first and second sentences of the poem compare snow to sand and hook to the moon. It is also fun to write from a characteristic scenery and lead to lyricism. In the short span of twenty crosses, there are interesting comparisons and lines comparisons, which greatly enrich the expressive power of poetry.
There are 23 poems about horses written by Li He, which are called poems about horses. In fact, they are used to express their feelings, their indignation and their ambition to make contributions. The song chosen here is the fifth.
The vast Yuan Ye is as white as snow, and at the beginning of Yanshan, it bends like a golden hook. This border war is exactly where good horses and heroes show their talents. This poem has vivid language and healthy style. The first two sentences describe the scenery, describing the scenery suitable for galloping horses in Yanshan Yuan Ye; The last two lyric sentences, I think I am a good horse. I hope I can be reused and show my great talent and ambition.