The original text is as follows:
I love this land, Ai Qing.
If I were a bird,
I should also sing with a hoarse throat:
This land hit by the storm,
This river of sadness and anger will surge forever,
This endless wind,
And the gentle dawn from the forest ...
And then I died,
Even feathers rot in the ground.
Why do I often cry?
Because I love this land deeply. ...
Extended data:
Theme: By describing that he lives in this land of the motherland, the author has more pain than joy, and there are too many "sorrows" and "angry winds blowing endlessly" in his heart; However, this is the motherland where he was born and raised. Even if he dies for her, he won't leave this land-even feathers will rot on the land after death. It expresses the author's greatest and deepest unforgettable and indelible patriotic feelings.
The image of "land" is a symbol of national spirit, Chinese civilization and the fate of the motherland, which embodies the author's deep love for the motherland and mother earth, which is fully reflected in this poem: the poet expresses that he wants to sing the motherland like a bird; Even if you die, you should be integrated into the motherland. The image of "land" also reflects the author's deepest love for the workers who were born, cultivated and died in Sri Lanka, as well as his concern and exploration of their fate.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-"I Love This Land"