In Farewell to Cambridge, the poet chose the images of clouds, golden willows, sunset, blue waves, clear pools, green grass, starlight and summer insects. These images are common things in life, or scenes commonly used in China's traditional poems, but these common images are endowed with more fresh and unique feelings in the poet's works.
Yun: You can wave goodbye and be affectionate, as if you really want to say goodbye to the poet.
Golden willow and sunset: compare the golden willow by the river to the bride in the sunset, thus turning the lifeless scene into a living activity, which is warm and pleasant. The willow reflected in the He Kang River is saturated with the poet's infinite joy and attachment. The willow branches under the setting sun are charming golden yellow. The golden branches sway gently in the wind, and the shadows are reflected in the water, like a beautiful bride. The bright shadows in this wave rippled in the water.
Water plants: Green water plants are swaying in the soft waves, as if waving to poets.
Blue waves, soft waves, clear pools and green grass: tenderness and affection make the poet have the idea of being a water plant, showing his strong attachment and lingering feelings for Cambridge.
Water waves and starlight: when you come back from boating at night, the water waves and starlight complement each other, and the poet can't help singing in the splendor of starlight. The poet's happiness reaches its peak through proper image selection.