In his life, Ai Qing never stopped pursuing light. In his poetry creation, light has become an important object of his creation. Throughout his creative path, we can clearly see the position of light in his creation. Light, like a rainbow of seven colors, shines on the mountains in his poems. ...
In the poet's initial creation, the image of light has clearly appeared and occupied an important position. Such as "When Dawn Dresses in White" and "Sunshine in the Distance". Later, in a group of masterpieces in prison, the image of light appeared more clearly. For example, Light and Dawn. Therefore, the form of light occupies a more important position in the poet's creation. Such as the sun, towards the sun, light bar, for the sun, from the sun's words, dawn notice, etc. In the creation after liberation, the image of light is constantly emerging. ...
It's no accident that poets have such an indissoluble bond with light. In terms of creation, poets have long felt the greatness of light. When he first learned painting, he began to know light. Then, when he was writing poetry, he knew the light. From the road of life, he felt the great role of light in life very early. Especially after he spent three years in the darkness of the prison, he had a clearer understanding of light and his feelings became more and more intense. With the deepening of experience, with the ups and downs of life, with the further understanding of the profound disasters of the Chinese nation, with the further understanding of scientific democracy, with the continuous in-depth thinking of society, life and history, the relationship between poets and light has deepened and become closer and closer. It can be said that light has become the poet's flesh and blood. It can even be said that light has become the soul of the poet and the poetic soul of the poet. ...
This is not too much. On the road of the poet's life, he encountered many bumps and even disasters. It was the poet's belief in light that made him cross the obstacle. On the creative road, it is to the Sun, Torch and other works about light, including Ode to Light, which makes the poet rise to the prominent position in China's new poetry creation.
Why did the poet concentrate on writing such a poem at this time? Anyone who knows the poet will know very well that this is no accident.
Twenty years is too long to be wronged. How many twenty years are there in a person's life? The pain encountered is really too deep. Is there anything more painful in a person's life?
After regaining the right of survival, survival and creation, the poet had to think deeply about society, life, history and his own life.
Ode to Light is the crystallization of this kind of thinking. Light once again inspired the poet to think and observe under the guidance of light ... It can be speculated that in the poet's view, at this moment, only the image of light can convey his mood, and any other image is too light and covered by light. So the poet once again chose light to pin his feelings.
It can be said that Ode to Light is a summary of the poet's life and creation, and also a new China. It occupies an important position in the poet's creation.
The poet first considered the important role of light. What kind of scenery is the world with light? What kind of scenery will the world be without light? In addition, the poet revealed the birth of light.
Born in the process of collision and friction/burning and death/fire, electricity/the sun that never goes out
This is a scientific understanding of the light of nature, and it is also symbolic-the development of society and the progress of mankind also depend on light, and this kind of "light" can only be obtained through struggle.
Therefore, the poet naturally turned from the light of nature to the light of society. "Light" has become a symbol of science and democracy, and the pursuit and yearning for "light" has triggered a bloody battle of millions of people from generation to generation. At the same time, people and forces who are afraid of light, create darkness and maintain darkness are mercilessly attacked. And for those who fight for the "light" have warm praise:
"Glory belongs to selfless people/glory belongs to those who advance wave after wave."
In the pursuit of "light", poets do not ignore the role of individuals, but more importantly, the power of groups. When analyzing history, we pay more attention to the analysis of reality. No matter how complicated the social phenomenon is:
"Even in the light, there is darkness/even in the darkness, there is light/many ugliness and shamelessness/hidden under the light/.../However, our faith/is as firm as light-"
In this poem, the poet also used a chapter to express his personal feelings and ambitions. After a wonderful summary of his life, the poet proudly announced to the world:
"I am a spark in the fire/while the fire of life is still there/I am a team of fire and a team of light."
When talking about this poem, the poet said bluntly and unequivocally, "This eighth chapter is for myself, which is equivalent to my declaration." In fact, poets have long been involved in the team of light. At this time, the poet announced his manifesto firmly and clearly, in order to tell the world that despite 20 years of suffering, his belief in pursuing light has not changed at all, but has become more determined. Together with the people of the whole country and the world, he will make great strides for the arrival of a new bright future for mankind.
"Let's start from the earth/fly to the sun ..."
In the ninth chapter, after passionately describing the reality and future of the motherland, the poet ended the whole poem with the above two poems, which made the whole poem enter a broad poetic realm. ...
The poem "Ode to Light" is magnificent, magnificent, deep and passionate. It is strategically located, which opens up a vast space-time field in front of readers, and endless philosophical poems shine in this vast field.
No matter in terms of length, depth of thought and artistic expression, this poem can be called the poet's most outstanding poem.
Some people may say that the poet wrote many poems about light in his creation. Is the poet slightly narrow in his choice of subject matter?
Undoubtedly, this is out of concern and love for the poet. But this view is somewhat biased. For example, when poets write about light, they often write about the sun. Although they all write about the sun, the image of the sun has different styles in different historical periods and different moods of poets.
In Marseille, in order to expose and accuse this deformed society and express his indignation, the poet wrote: "The midday sun/the eyes poisoned by alcohol/radiates chaotic anger/and chaotic sadness ..."
On the eve of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, in order to awaken people's understanding of reality, the poet quickly got up and prepared to fight, welcoming victory with the fighting spirit of blood and fire. He wrote in The Sun:
"From the ancient tomb/from the dark ages/from the other side of the stream of human death/shocking the sleeping mountains/if the steam wheel flies over the sand dunes/the sun is rolling towards me ..."
On the day when the whole people rose up against Japan, the poet was excited and elated. He wrote enthusiastically in To the Sun:
"Yes/the sun is more beautiful than everything/virgins/dew-covered flowers/snow/blue water/…"
A poet and a writer often have their favorite themes and images, which are constantly displayed in their works. This not only shows the author's confusion, but also shows the author's clarity. Because the authors create in different historical periods and under different moods and feelings, that is, they will have different styles and characteristics, and brilliant authors will never be the same person. Moreover, it will form a series, deepen people's impression, and help strengthen artistic strength and form the author's style.
This creative phenomenon is obvious in China and the world.