Original poem:
Since ancient times, I feel sad and lonely every autumn. I think autumn is more than spring.
There is no one in the clear sky in Wan Li, and a crane, Ling Yunfei, has aroused my meditation on the blue sky.
Translation:
Since ancient times, poets and writers have lamented the depression in autumn, but I say autumn is far better than spring. On a clear autumn day in Wan Li, a crane soared among the clouds, which triggered my poem to fly to the sky.
Source: Two Autumn Poems by Liu Yuxi in Tang Dynasty.
Poetry appreciation
In China ancient literature, people often equate "autumn" with "sorrow". This poem about autumn has a different way. Although it is about autumn, it is not mourning it, but praising it. The first two sentences are arguments, which directly express the view that autumn is better than spring. The last two sentences, the image of a white crane in a clear sky, vividly express the poet's heroic optimism.
He guided people to see cranes flying high. In the clear autumn sky, the clouds are straight, vigorous and powerful, and there is much to be done. Obviously, this crane is unique and lonely. But it is this crane's tenacious struggle that broke through the cold breath of autumn, created a new scene for nature, and filled people with lofty ideals with vitality.
This crane is the embodiment of indomitable spirit and struggling spirit. Here, there are philosophical implications, artistic charm and thought-provoking. It gives readers not only the vitality and plain color of autumn, but also a noble spirit and noble sentiment. The whole poem is magnificent, with magnificent artistic conception, which combines emotion, scenery and reason in one furnace. This is an extraordinary Qiu Ge and a valuable spiritual wealth.