Modern poetry, as a literary expression of vernacular Chinese, has the following aesthetic characteristics different from traditional poetry: 1, which breaks the metrical requirements of traditional poetry, and the form is more free, rhyming or not, and the law changes at will with the poet's wishes; 2. Because of breaking the limitation of traditional forms, the manifestations of psychological changes are more diverse and direct; 3. It conforms to the reading habits of modern people and is easier to spread among the public.
At the same time, in line with modern society and modern spirit, modern poetry also has the following aesthetic characteristics related to the times: 1, paying more attention to self and material life; 2. There are a large number of poems that pay attention to the changes of the times and reflect social changes; 3. The value is more diversified.
However, due to the excessive pursuit of freedom and innovation, modern poetry also faces the following negative aesthetic characteristics: 1, many works lose their rhythmic beauty; 2. Random use of words leads to inaccurate expression of spirit and emotion; 3. The decline in demand and the popularity of creation have led to a decline in the level of conception and a thin image.