Children's Stories from Ancient Chinese Poetry 11: Deer Park (2)
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I nodded, feeling a sense of nostalgia for the cold plum blossom at home. 0
 
"The cold plum blossoms first among all the trees when winter ends and spring arrives," Li Han said. 0
 
Hearing this, an inexplicable emotion surged within me. The cold plum can bloom in the frigid winter, yet I cannot return home to reunite with my family. 0
 
"Brother Wang, are you alright?" Li Han asked with concern, noticing my silence. 0
 
"I'm fine," I shook my head and smiled faintly. "Just a bit homesick." 0
 
"Brother Wang, if you're missing home, why not write a poem?" Li Han suggested. 0
 
I nodded; it was indeed a good idea. I picked up my brush and wrote a poem titled "Cold Plum." 0
 
"In my home, the cold plum tree blooms alone in the courtyard. 0
What is it that Jiangnan cannot forget? How many times has the sunset turned red?" 0
 
After finishing, I gently set down the brush. My gaze was deep, and my brows furrowed as if I could still feel the emotions within the poem. 0
 
Li Han stood beside me, quietly watching; he seemed moved by my poetry as well. 0
 
I lifted my head and turned my gaze out the window. I seemed to see the scenery of my hometown and that cold plum tree by the window. A gentle smile appeared on my lips, but tears shimmered in my eyes. 0
 
Li Han walked over and gently patted my shoulder. We exchanged smiles, our feelings unspoken yet understood. 0
 
Outside the window, the cold plum swayed in the chilly wind, seemingly responding to my poem. 0
 
After hearing Li Han's description of the cold plum, my longing for home intensified even more. I decided to write another poem to express my attachment to my hometown and special care for the cold plum. 0
 
I picked up my brush again and poured my emotions into a poem titled "Miscellaneous Poems." This poem quickly spread throughout the town, becoming a cherished work among the people. 0
"My family's cold plum tree blooms alone in the courtyard. What is it that Jiangnan cannot forget, how many times has the sunset turned red?" 0
 
This poem depicts the scene of the cold plum blooming tenaciously in the cold, expressing my deep longing for my hometown. It resonated widely in the small town and became a topic of conversation among the people. 0
 
Li Han was also deeply moved by the emotions conveyed in this poem after reading it. "Brother Wang, this poem is truly touching," Li Han remarked. "I can feel your nostalgia for your hometown, and I can also sense your special care for the cold plum." 0
 
"Indeed," I nodded. "The cold plum symbolizes my longing for my hometown and remains an eternal memory in my heart." 0
 
"This poem is not just a personal expression of your feelings; it also reflects people's yearning for their hometown and their pursuit of beautiful things," Li Han praised. 0
 
As time passed, my poem touched many hearts. Those who were far from their hometown felt the warmth of home and yearned for it even more. I still stand by the window every spring, anticipating news from my hometown and looking forward to the blooming of the cold plum. 0
 
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Deer Park 0
Author: Wang Wei 0
Poem Title: Deer Park (Lù Chái) 0
Poem Content: 0
Empty mountains, no one to be seen, 0
But sounds of people echo. 0
Reflected light enters deep woods, 0
And shines again on the green moss. 0
 
Explanation of the Poem's Meaning: 0
This poem is one of the representative works of Wang Wei, a poet from the Tang Dynasty. It depicts a tranquil and profound mountain forest scene. The line "Empty mountains, no one to be seen" expresses an atmosphere of emptiness and rarity of human presence in the mountains, giving a sense of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. "But sounds of people echo" contrasts with the quietness of the forest through auditory imagery; although no one can be seen, occasional human voices add a touch of mystery. 0
 
In "Reflected light enters deep woods," "reflected light" refers to sunlight that reflects back into the forest, creating a scene of intermingling light and shadow. "And shines again on the green moss" specifically describes sunlight shining on the moss, which typically grows in damp and shady places; this sunlight makes the moss appear more vivid and bright. Through these detailed descriptions, the entire poem showcases a serene yet vibrant beauty of nature. 0
 
 
The entire poem conveys the poet's love and longing for the beauty of nature, as well as a desire to escape the mundane world and seek inner peace, through the depiction of light and shadow in the mountains and forests, along with sounds. With concise language and profound imagery, Wang Wei successfully immerses the reader in a tranquil yet vibrant world of mountains and forests. 0
 
 
 
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