To the Oak Tree is a modern poem by China poet Shu Ting. In the first 13 lines of this poem, the poet denies the traditional view of love with six images: climbing Campbell flowers, spoony birds, fountains, dangerous peaks, sunshine and spring rain;
14 ~ 36 lines positively express their ideal view of love. The whole poem tells the inner monologue of "oak tree" with "kapok" through the artistic technique of overall symbol;
Enthusiastic and frank to sing their own personality ideals and requirements stand shoulder to shoulder, independent and affectionate love view. The composition and syntax of poetry have been carefully arranged, so that lyricism and discussion are naturally integrated, and the rich and delicate feelings are given a rational luster.
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Although Shu Ting said To the Oak is not a love poem, more readers are willing to appreciate it as a love poem.
Through the artistic technique of overall symbol and the inner monologue from "kapok" to "oak tree", this poem enthusiastically and frankly sings his own personality ideal and love view, which requires standing shoulder to shoulder, independence and affection.
It can be seen that the poet has carefully designed when choosing the materials for poetry creation: oak is so suitable to represent the masculine beauty of men, while kapok is so suitable to represent women's self-reliance and equality with men.