This is a self-recommendation poem that defected to others, hoping to be appreciated and reused. This self-recommendation poem is sincere and not arrogant; Neither supercilious nor flattering. He not only expressed his reverence for Assistant Minister Pei, but also established his image of high morality and lofty aspirations.
Poetry appreciation:
"Although this body is humble and immortal, it is not the work of Zhu Men and Confucius" means that although the status is humble, it is moral. "I only hope that the public can read this book, and I don't want courtiers to write books." The author explained his purpose subtly and implicitly. Although a little hypocritical, but there is no flattering attitude to safeguard personal dignity.
"I miss my homesickness in the rain, and the wind blows away the wild geese and roses at night." The poet used a fisherman to fish in the rain, and a swan flew in the night wind, vividly showing the poet's lonely and ambitious character.
"When a man receives a favor, he must have a place", which means that a gentleman receives a favor by his own talents, which shows that he is a talented person. "I have never been idle in my life" means that I can't accept charity from others casually, which shows the author's loneliness.