Song Dynasty: Su Shi
The lotus flower withered, so did the lotus leaf holding the rain, and only the branches of chrysanthemum stood proudly against the frost.
You must remember the best scenery in a year, which is in the late autumn and early winter of orange and green. (most
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This poem was given by the poet as a gift to his good friend Liu Jingwen. It expresses that although youth has passed away, it is also the golden stage of maturity and great achievements in life. It encourages friends to cherish this great time, be optimistic and make unremitting efforts, and never be depressed or laugh at themselves.