Qingming poetry has a long tradition. As early as the Tang Dynasty, many famous poets, such as Du Fu and Bai Juyi, wrote poems about Tomb-Sweeping Day. They use rich poetic language to describe the scenery and people's customs in the Qingming period. Classic works of Qingming poetry, such as The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival by Bai Juyi and Climbing the Mountain by Du Fu, are still literary models.
Tomb-Sweeping Day's poetry is not only a cultural heritage, but also an important part of youth education. It can let the younger generation know about history and culture, enhance cultural self-confidence, and is also conducive to people's aesthetic and emotional education. Haizi, a famous modern poet in China, once wrote a famous poem when he was in Tomb-Sweeping Day: "There are silent birds singing in front of the tomb, and paper ashes are flying in clusters of golden eagles. Today, the children don't go home and ask you, when will the spring breeze come? " This poem profoundly expresses the yearning for loved ones and the shortness of life, and also expresses the yearning for peace and happiness.