Ancient poems on the theme of patriotism are as follows:
1. The country is broken by mountains and rivers, and the city is springy with deep vegetation. ——"Spring Outlook" by Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty
Appreciation: "The country is broken by mountains and rivers, but the city has deep vegetation in spring." This poem describes the dilapidated scene of Chang'an after the fall, but the mountains and rivers remain the same, and the vegetation is lush. This strong contrast makes people feel the vicissitudes of history and the rise and fall of the country. At the same time, it also expresses the poet's sorrow and lament for the country's dilapidation.
The word "broken" in "the country is broken" is shocking, expressing the poet's grief and worry about the country's brokenness. The word "in" in "the mountains and rivers are here" gives people a sense of comfort, because the mountains and rivers are still there, and the foundation of the country is still there. This mixture of sadness and joy shows the poet's deep feelings for the country.
At the same time, the word "deep" in "The city is lush with spring vegetation" also makes people feel the breath of spring and the vitality of life. This vibrant natural scene is in sharp contrast to the dilapidated city. Through this comparison, the poet expresses his hope and expectation for the country's future.
2. Who has never died since ancient times? Keep your loyalty to reflect history. ——"Crossing the Lingding Ocean" Song Dynasty. Wen Tianxiang
Appreciation: The meaning of this poem is: In life, no one can avoid experiencing the process of death. This is an irresistible law of nature. But what matters is what we leave behind after we die. This poem expresses the heroic ambition of being willing to sacrifice one's life for the sake of the country and justice.
The "loyalty" in "Keep your loyalty to reflect history" refers to a sincere heart, expressing the ambition to serve the country and the people; "history" refers to historical classics, representing a record in the long history. The poet hopes that his patriotism can be recorded in the annals of history forever and be remembered by future generations.
The tone of this poem is high and the emotions are stirring, showing the poet's noble patriotic sentiment and firm belief. It inspires people to make a difference in their life journey and make due contributions to the country and people.
3. The yellow sand will wear golden armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned until it is broken. ——"Four of Seven Poems on the Military March" Tang Dynasty. Wang Changling
Appreciation: "A Hundred Battles on Yellow Sand and Wearing Golden Armor" depicts the environment and intensity of the war. The yellow sand symbolizes the desolate and arduous battlefield, while the Hundred Wars shows the frequency and length of the war. Wearing golden armor emphasizes the cruelty and intensity of the battle, and having golden armor pierced also implies the bravery and tenacity of the soldiers.
"If Loulan is not destroyed, it will never be returned" shows the heroic ambition and firm belief of the soldiers. Loulan was the name of a country in the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty, namely Shanshan Kingdom. During the Western Han Dynasty, King Loulan colluded with the Xiongnu and repeatedly killed the envoys of the Han Dynasty to the Western Regions.
This generally refers to the ethnic minority regimes in the northwest region of the Tang Dynasty that often invaded the borders. This sentence is the heroic oath of a soldier who has experienced hundreds of battles. The previous sentence highlighted the difficulty and frequency of the battle, and the next sentence became sonorous and powerful.
The entire poem shows the cruelty and heroism of war, as well as the bravery and heroic ambition of the soldiers through the description of the environment and emotions. It not only expresses respect and praise for the soldiers, but also expresses deep feelings for the motherland and people.