The two major schools of Song poetry are the bold school and the graceful school.
Characteristics of the Bold and Unconstrained School: Generally speaking, they have a relatively broad creative vision and a grand and majestic atmosphere. They like to use poetic techniques and syntax to write words. They use broad words, use more words, and do not stick to music. However, they sometimes lose their way. Straightforward, even involving the clamor of crazy monsters. After the southern crossing, due to the great changes of the times, it showed a tragic and generous high-pitched tone and a feeling of concern for the country and the people.
Example: Niannujiao·Chibi Nostalgia
When the great river goes eastward, the waves will be exhausted.
A romantic figure through the ages.
To the west of the fortress, the way of humanity is,
Chibi, Zhou Lang of the Three Kingdoms.
Rocks pierced through the sky, stormy waves crashed onto the shore, and
thousands of piles of snow were rolled up.
The country is picturesque,
How many heroes are there in one moment!
Thinking back to Gong Jin’s time,
Xiao Qiao was married for the first time,
with a majestic appearance.
The feather fan (guān) scarf, while talking and laughing,
The gun and oar disappeared into ashes.
My motherland wanders in my mind,
Sentimental people should laugh at me,
I will be born early with flowers (huā) and hair (fà).
Life is like a dream,
A bottle returns (huán) the moon (l?i) to the river.
Characteristics of the Graceful School: Tactful and implicit. Its main characteristics are that the content focuses on the customs of children, the structure is deep and meticulous, the melody is gentle and harmonious, the language is mellow and clear, and it has a soft and graceful beauty.
Example: Poppy
When will the spring flowers and autumn moon come, how much do you know about the past?
The east wind blew again in the small building last night,
The motherland cannot bear to look back in the bright moon.
The carved railings and jade inlays should still be there, but the beauty has been changed.
How much sorrow can you have?
It is like a river of spring water flowing eastward.