Ai Qing’s poetic imagery centers on land and the sun.
The image of land embodies the poet's deep love for the motherland and Mother Earth, as well as his deep awareness of the fate of the motherland. Patriotism is an eternal theme in Ai Qing's works. The most vivid expression of this feeling is his "I Love This Land". Why do I always have tears in my eyes? Because I love this land deeply.
These two poems are true and simple, but they come from the depths of the poet's heart and the depths of the nation's life, and have immortal artistic vitality. In his famous work "Dayanhe: My Nanny", Dayanhe is the embodiment of the people and the Chinese farmers. It not only reveals Ai Qing's sympathy and love for the working people, but also his concern and exploration of their destiny. .
Ai Qing has been praising the sun enthusiastically. This series of images appears most frequently in Ai Qing's poems. First of all, they are a symbol of China’s bright future; secondly, they are also an explanation of the spiritual source and motivation of the revolutionary fighters; thirdly, this set of images also embodies the poet’s pursuit of truth, challenging the old society, fighting against the forces of darkness, and pursuing beauty. The ideological trend of marching forward tomorrow.
The role of poetry
First of all, poetry can help people express their emotions in the simplest language, including joy, sadness and enthusiasm. It allows readers to feel the author's emotions and show them in poetry. In addition, poetry can also be used to convey specific information and refresh readers' ears. This is one of the most important functions of poetry.
Poetry can also ultimately help enhance the effectiveness of spoken expression. Poetry has a special rhythm that makes readers hang on to every word and rub their ears. It allows readers to feel the message conveyed by the author and also helps them fully understand the meaning of the message. The stronger the effect of verbal expression, the better the message is conveyed.