Appreciation of Selected Poems from Shituo's "Wandering in the Paradise"

Shi Tuo (lived around 1193 AD), named Wuji, was born in Pingliang. His birth and death years are unknown, and he lived around Mingchangzhong, Zhangzong of Jin Dynasty.

Traveling in the same paradise

The sun is bright and the flowers are bright, and the green waves are swaying.

The hills are far away from the sea, and there are many forests in the spring.

Although the water is flowing, Passed by, the orioles sang warmly to themselves.

The pitiful joy was so great that the drums dispersed and the clouds were harmonious.

The poet visited the garden in spring, under the bright sunshine. , the gorgeous buildings of Tongyuan Garden are particularly gorgeous and spectacular; the creeks in the garden are lined with lush flowers and trees, the sun is blocked by thick shade, and the streams are rippling with green waves. Facing this elegant and luxurious royal garden scene, the poet who is a commoner can't help but sigh: In comparison, Penglai Mountain in Canghai is too remote and desolate, and all the spring scenery in the world is taken up by the royal gardens! However, readers should not misunderstand that the poet is envious of the wealth of the royal family, because next the poet touched the scene and entered into a layer of philosophical thinking. : The flowing water in nature is gone forever, and the four seasons change. Every time the spring comes, the oriole sings a clear and melodious song. Will the wealth, glory, political power and state in the world also undergo changes of ups and downs like the natural world? The poet's vision is keen, and he has extraordinary insight and foresight. Behind the various prosperous phenomena of Mingchang society, he felt various potential social crises. Internal failure will inevitably increase external troubles. The main danger of the Jin Dynasty's collapse comes from With the invasion of enemy countries, the country and the people will experience the suffering of war. With a high sense of social responsibility, he issued an urgent and fervent appeal: People! Don't indulge in the joy of life and death. The extremes of things will inevitably reverse, the extremes of joy will lead to sorrow, and the drums of war are about to come. The life of singing and dancing will no longer exist. It’s time to cheer up!