poetic sentiment
To the Oak Tree is a contemporary poem by China poet Shu Ting. In the first 13 lines of this poem, the poet denies the traditional view of love with six images: climbing Campbell flowers, spoony birds, fountains, dangerous peaks, sunshine and spring rain; 14 ~ 36 lines positively express their ideal view of love. Through the artistic technique of overall symbol and the inner monologue from "kapok" to "oak tree", the whole poem enthusiastically and frankly sings his own personality ideal and love view, which requires standing shoulder to shoulder, independence and affection. The composition and syntax of poetry have been carefully arranged, so that lyricism and discussion are naturally integrated, and the rich and delicate feelings are given a rational luster.
original work
To the oak tree.
If I love you-
Unlike climbing Campbell,
Show off yourself with your tall branches;
If I love you-
Never imitate spoony birds,
Repeat monotonous songs for the shade;
It is not just like a fountain,
Send cool comfort all year round;
It is not only a dangerous mountain peak,
Increase height and set off dignity.
Even during the day.
Even spring rain.
No, these are not enough!
I must be a kapok beside you,
Standing with you as the image of a tree.
Roots, close to the ground,
Leaves, touching in the clouds.
Every time a gust of wind blows,
We all greet each other,
But no one,
Understand what we said.
You have your copper branches and iron stems,
Like a knife, like a sword,
Like a halberd;
I have my red flowers,
Like a heavy sigh,
Like a heroic torch.
We share cold waves, storms and lightning;
We like mist, flowing mist and rainbow.
As if we were separated forever,
But they are lifelong dependent.
This is great love,
Loyalty is here:
Love-
Not only love your strong body,
I also love your stand, the land under your feet.
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