There are many places in the world that I never want to go to again after I visit them once. There is only one place where I not only still yearn for it, but the longer I go, the deeper my infatuation becomes. It is the Populus euphratica forest in the hinterland of the Taklimakan Desert, known as the "Sea of ??Death." In August in southern Xinjiang, it is difficult to escape the heat wave. To appreciate Populus euphratica, we traveled across the endless Gobi Desert. Seeing the Populus euphratica forest on the banks of the Tarim River from a distance, my eyes suddenly lit up: under the endless drought and barrenness, and the tossing of the endless sandstorm, there was such a brilliant Populus euphratica - like a giant broom. The canopy of trees supports the sky-high clouds, and the thick emerald green freely outlines wave-like lines on the sky; the majestic body protects the Gobi green space under its feet, making it look like "Taishan Stone dares to stand". In the boundlessness as far as the eye can see, this is simply the most desolate and magnificent life field, with the overwhelming symphony of life and nature.
Accompanying friends said: "The most outstanding tree in the Gobi Desert is Populus euphratica, which only grows in this area; Populus euphratica is the elf of the Gobi in life, and the soul of the Gobi in death; it is like a rock. The faith has lasted for thousands of years. Only when you get close to it and appreciate it can you know what a real man is and what a great husband is..." After listening to this, the fatigue and embarrassment of the journey became a thing of the past in an instant. So, I took the lead and jumped into the Populus euphratica forest, letting this outstanding majesty infiltrate my eyes and heart.
The further you go, the quieter it becomes. Suddenly, a wave of Haizi, as flat as a mirror, appeared in front of me. The sun shines lightly, and the clear water reflecting the flowing clouds in the sky suddenly shines with a brocade-like light. Take a sip and feel refreshed and refreshed in every nerve. In this desert wilderness where chaos seems to be beginning to bloom, besides Populus euphratica, what else can protect this crystal clear sea?
With reluctance, I drove to another dead Populus euphratica forest.
What a thrilling and unforgettable sight it was!
Looking around, Populus euphratica in various shapes and forms are holding a touch of the setting sun in silence. Their bodies, whose life color has been eliminated by the years, are purple-black and shiny. Some are like camels bearing a heavy load; some are like dragons and snakes crouching on the ground; some are like lions and tigers sitting majestically; some are like neighing horses; some, although their tree crowns have been destroyed and their limbs are broken, they still stand upright enough to make the world stunned. The atmosphere is filled with the majesty of "A man who is a hero in life will be a hero in death". Standing in front of it, your soul will be forged by solemnity and sanctity, and you will suddenly realize that the magnificence and eternity of life are actually silent - growing silently, growing silently, and becoming glorious silently. ...
It is said that there are only a handful of Populus euphratica forests in the world that survive a thousand years of life, survive a thousand years of death, and survive a thousand years of death. Therefore, I cherish it very much and treat it as a green space in the city. I patrol it carefully and think about it seriously. I recalled the hard-working Zhang Qian, the arduous Xuanzang, the brave Huo Qubing, the upright Lin Zexu... A sense of heroic spirit filled my chest. Yes, if you don’t go deep into the Populus euphratica forest, you may never know what is the perseverance and high-spiritedness of life, what is the elegance and eternity of life, what is the shocking original scene...
At this time, "turn back" The call of "Fufu" rang! I suddenly woke up from my meditation and had no choice but to leave in the car, but my heart stayed in the Populus euphratica forest and could not return.