The full poem and annotations of "Floating Clouds Travel All Day" are as follows:
1. Original text
The floating clouds travel all day long, and the wanderer will not arrive for a long time. I have been dreaming about you for three nights, and I can see you personally. Returning home is often awkward, and the journey of hardship is hard to come by. There are many turmoils in the rivers and lakes, and the boat may be lost. If you scratch your head when you go out, you will lose your ambition in life. The capital is covered with crowns, but this person is alone and haggard. The clouds and the network are in full swing, which makes my old body tired. Long live the name, lonely things behind you.
2. Notes
1. The clouds are floating here and there all day long, why do old friends who have traveled far away not come for so long. I always dream about you frequently at night, which shows that you have deep affection for me. When we parted, you always looked in a hurry, and you always said that the opportunity to meet each other was hard-won. Navigation on rivers and lakes is often dangerous and rough, and you may worry that your boat will be overturned and sunk. You always scratch your head full of white hair when you go out, regretting that you have failed to live up to your life ambitions.
2. The bureaucrats in Kyoto have great success, but you, who are extremely talented, look haggard. Who can say that the justice of nature does not deceive others, but innocent people are affected in their old age. Even if he has a long-lasting reputation, it is difficult to compensate for the neglect and sorrow he suffered.
The concept and origin of poetry
1. Poetry is a highly refined, concentrated and artistic form of written expression. It conveys the author's emotions, thoughts, and aesthetics through the use of language elements such as rhyme, rhythm, and imagery. Poetry has unique aesthetic value and profound ideological connotation. It can arouse readers' emotions and thinking, allowing readers to gain profound enlightenment and insights while appreciating it.
2. The origin of poetry can be traced back to ancient times, and poetry exists in different cultures. In ancient times, poetry was an important cultural form. It was used to express people's worship and awe of nature, gods, and ancestors. It was also an important tool for people's entertainment and social interaction.
3. In ancient times, poetry was a sacred existence. It was believed that poetry was created by gods or mysterious beings. For example, in ancient Greek mythology, poetry was created by the nine Muses. In ancient China, poetry was considered a sacred gift, wisdom and inspiration given to people by God. In ancient India, poetry was regarded as a sacred symbol and a way of expressing truth and wisdom.
4. In different cultures, the types and forms of poetry also vary. For example, the ancient Chinese "Book of Songs" is China's earliest poetry collection, which includes folk songs, court music and other forms of poetry. The "Iliad" and "Odyssey" of ancient Greece are epic poems that describe heroic legends and mythological stories.