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The last edit to this post was made by Design Novice on 2016-5-20 at 10:33; the file bg1.png was edited. Starting from learning to read, we have all recited various classic ancient poems. These include works from the Pre-Qin period such as The Book of Songs, with its line “A graceful and virtuous woman is an ideal match for a gentleman”; The Lament, which reads “The path ahead is long and arduous; I will keep searching high and low.” From The Analects, there’s the phrase “Isn’t it delightful to have friends come from afar?” Then there are the Yuefu poems from the Han Dynasty, such as “Mulberry Tree by the Road,” which tells of Luo Fu refusing the advances of a local official, and “Song of Beauty,” which depicts a wife sewing clothes for her husband who is away, arousing his suspicions. The famous “The Peacock Flies Southeast” narrates a tragic love story. The anonymous collection of nineteen ancient poems from the Eastern Han Dynasty expresses deep feelings of longing, such as in the line “The River Milky Way is clear and shallow; how far apart are we yet?” Just across a narrow strip of water, we gaze at each other yet cannot speak. ” During the several hundred years of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, there was the bold and grand style of the Jian’an era. Cao Cao said, \"An old steed in the stable still aspires to cover a thousand miles; when Duke Zhou spits out his saliva, all under heaven turn their hearts to him.\" Cao Zhi said, \"If one risks one’s life at the edge of a blade, how can one still cherish one’s own life?\" If even the parents don’t care, what can be said of sons and wives! ” The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were depressed and unfulfilled; “Life is but like dust and dew, while the ways of heaven are far beyond reach.” ” Tao Yuanming’s pastoral poetry style is exemplified by lines such as “Planting beans at the foot of the southern hill; the grass grows thick while the bean sprouts are sparse.” The regulated verse form was established in the early Tang Dynasty, during which Tang poetry reached its peak. Among the famous poets of the early Tang Dynasty were Luo Binwang, whose works include “Goose, goose, goose, with curved necks singing to the sky”; Chen Ziang, who wrote “I see no ancestors before me, nor any future generations; I am left alone, filled with sorrow and tears”; Li Bai, who said “When life is good, one should enjoy it to the fullest; don’t let the golden cup remain empty while gazing at the moon”; Wang Wei, who penned “The bright moon shines through the pines, and the clear stream flows over the rocks”; Du Fu, who wrote “I must climb to the highest peak to see all the other mountains as small”; Bai Juyi, who said “In heaven, I wish to be birds flying side by side; on earth, I wish to be branches intertwined”; and Li He, who wrote “Why shouldn’t a man carry a sword and conquer fifty provinces?” . . There have been too many poets, too many famous lines of poetry. Later on, Song dynasty poetry and paintings became renowned, but Song dynasty poetry still deserves attention. Wang Anshi wrote, “The spring breeze turns green the banks of the south again; when will the moon shine upon my return?” Su Shi said, “I cannot see the true face of Lushan Mountain; it’s because I’m right within it.” Li Qingzhao wrote, “One should strive to be a great person in life, and even as a ghost, remain heroic.” Lu You said, “When the imperial troops restore peace to the Central Plains, do not forget to inform your father during family sacrifices.” Yang Wanli wrote, “Just as the little lotus buds begin to show their tips, dragonflies already perch on them.” There aren’t many famous poems from the Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, but there are still some excellent lines, such as Yelü Chuci’s, “One gains fame and glory until one’s hair turns white; yet all that remains is the hard work of toiling like a donkey.” The Ming and Qing dynasties also produced many classic poems. Yu Qian wrote, “I fear not dying or being destroyed; I want to leave purity in this world.” Zhao Yi said, “New talents emerge in every generation, each bringing their own style for hundreds of years.” Zheng Banqiao wrote, “After countless trials and hardships, it remains strong; no matter what winds blow from any direction.” Lin Zexu said, “I urge heaven to stir once again and bring forth talents in various forms.” Enough talk—time to wrap this up. Please read on ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Throughout history, poetry has always been beautiful. Through continuous creation and transmission, it expresses people’s various emotions. So, which line of poetry is your favorite or the one that sticks with you the most? Come to the poetry section and share your feelings!