Interpretation of Jade Poems in The Method of Leaning Pigeons in Front of Curtain

Other words in the first sentence are easier to understand, mainly because the word pigeon needs to be scrutinized. Generally speaking, pigeons have two explanations. One is the cuckoo in "Pigeons occupy the Magpie's Nest", which is also commonly known as the cuckoo, representing robbery or ominous omen. But this poem is written for a birthday, so it is obviously impossible to use this explanation, so there is only one other kind, that is, it refers to a small creature like turtledove, which means friendliness, sincerity and eternity. Therefore, in the first sentence, the old man's crutch leans outside the curtain, and a clever turtledove stands on it, with jewels in his mouth and flashing little wings, indicating his auspicious arrival and congratulating him.

The second sentence, the flowers are overflowing, in order to celebrate, everyone blooms their most beautiful side, and the beautiful white crane pecks to represent the eternal fine sand, expressing respect and blessings for the long life of the elderly.

The third sentence and the fourth sentence praise the old man who lives in a beautiful fairyland in Zhong Ling, and he is an immortal figure (of course, this is a kind of praise). In everyone's eyes, he has a very high reputation and praise, and is highly respected. You don't need to be in a fairyland, but you should also have a carefree mind like a fairyland.

(The allusion to Dongkou Ma can be found in Kang Youwei's "A Gift from Taoyuan to Bofen", and his handwriting is now in the Tiantai Museum in Linhai.

There is a cloud in the poem: "When the sun sets, the stone path on the rooftop is inclined, and there is no food to see peach blossoms. Taoyuan is no longer connected with the world, and the hole is long and sealed. " This reflects the old man's mentality of forgetting his worries and being complacent in fairyland. )

In the fifth and sixth sentences, the allusion of Jiahaifu also represents longevity. Therefore, the combination of these two sentences, even if it is white-haired and old-looking, is also commendable. Just like the legendary fairy, after countless vicissitudes, you have spent such a long time in Jiazi, and this time will definitely continue.

The seventh and eighth sentences praise the old man for being respected as a saint like Fu Sheng, making the past serve the present, being as old as Feng Tang, and maintaining a youthful mentality.

The whole poem is undoubtedly sung around good omen and longevity blessing, which is a blessing to those who live long.

(o(╯□╰)o pure hands, hope to adopt)