Once the effort comes, there will be fewer stars around. The mountains and rivers are broken and the wind is floating, and life experiences are ups and downs.
The beach of fear says fear, and there is a sigh in the ocean. Since ancient times, no one has died in life, leaving a heart that shines through history.
The translation of the whole poem is as follows:
Looking back, I experienced a lot of hardships when I entered the imperial examination in my early years, and now it has been four years since the end of the war.
The country is in danger like catkins in a strong wind, and individuals are like duckweeds in a shower.
I'm still afraid of the fiasco at Fear Beach. It's a pity that I'm alone in Yuan Lu.
Who can live forever since ancient times? I want to leave a patriotic heart that reflects history.
Poetry appreciation:
This poem was written after Wen Tianxiang was captured. The poet recalled a sentence or two of his life, but limited by space, in his writing, he cited two things: becoming an official and losing the battle. The four sentences in the middle are closely related to "war and death", which clearly expresses the author's understanding of the current situation: the country is in turmoil, the tragedy of national subjugation is inevitable, and personal fate is even more out of the question. However, in the face of this great change, the poet did not think of his personal way out and future, but deeply regretted that he failed to win a military victory in air navigation two years ago, thus turning the situation around. At the same time, I feel particularly sad for my isolation. Between the lines, it is not difficult to feel the great pain of the author's country's ruin and death, as well as the bleak mood of self-blame and self-sigh. The last two sentences are a poet's choice of his own destiny without hesitation. This adds a tragic and passionate strength and self-confidence to the previous feelings and grievances, showing a unique lofty beauty. This is not only the embodiment of the poet's personality charm, but also the unique spiritual beauty of the Chinese nation, far beyond the scope of language and writing.
About the author:
Wen Tianxiang (1236- 1283) was born in Wenshan and Jishui (now Ji 'an County, Anxi Province). He was a famous minister in the Southern Song Dynasty and a famous national hero in the history of China. 20 years old, top scholar, official to prime minister. At the critical moment when Yuan soldiers crossed the river in a big way and the situation in the Southern Song Dynasty was in jeopardy, he organized an uprising army in Ganzhou. After that, he ventured to Wenzhou, where he used the country restored by Wang. He recruited soldiers against Yuan soldiers and moved to Jiangxi (now Jiangxi), Fujian (now Fujian) and Lingnan (now Guangdong). He was defeated and captured and imprisoned in Yanjing (now Beijing) for four years. The enemy lured him in various ways and refused to surrender. He died at the age of 47.