Poetry describing the desert

1. The lonely smoke is straight in the desert, and the sun is setting over the long river. ——Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty, "The Envoy to the Fortress"

Da Mo: Big desert, here roughly refers to the desert north of Liangzhou. Solitary smoke: Zhao Diancheng's note has two interpretations: One goes that when the ancient border guards burned wolf dung, "the smoke was straight and gathered, and it did not disperse even if the wind blew." There are many whirlwinds outside the Great Wall, "smoke and sand are rising straight up". According to later generations, field investigators in Gansu and Xinjiang confirmed that there were indeed cyclones like "lone smoke rising straight up".

2. In the wind and sand of the desert, beside the rain and snow of the Great Wall. ——"Poems of King Xin'an Shogunate" by Gao Shi of the Tang Dynasty

His poems are powerful and unrestrained, filled with the enterprising and vigorous spirit of the times unique to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The Five Sages Temple at Yuwangtai in Kaifeng is dedicated to Gao Shi, Li Bai, Du Fu, He Jingming and Li Mengyang. Later generations collectively called Gao Shi, Cen Shen, Wang Changling and Wang Zhihuan the "Four Frontier Poets".

3. The sand in the desert is like snow, and the moon in Yanshan Mountain is like a hook. Why should I be golden and have a strong brain? Walk quickly to enjoy the clear autumn. ——"Horse Poetry" by Li He of the Tang Dynasty

This poem seems to be about horses, but in fact it uses horses to express emotions. It expresses the poet's unrecognized talent and not being appreciated by the rulers, but he also eagerly hopes for his ambitions. If it can be used, it can build meritorious service for the country.

4. Thousands of miles away from the depression, there are many fields for cultivation. As soon as the desert is cleared, the tiger will be defeated and the Jin Ge will be defeated. ——"Hair White Horse" by Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty

Thousands of miles of depression outside the Great Wall, while farming in Wuyuan Pass is busy. The general used force to clear the desert, and the tiger skin wrapped the golden sword. This poem praises a general of the Han government in the Central Plains who sent out troops to defeat the Hu soldiers. After winning a great victory, he carved stones to perform his duties and eliminated border troubles, so that the border people could live a peaceful life.

5. Once you go to Zitai Lianshuo Desert, you will only leave the green tomb facing the dusk. ——"Ode to Ancient Relics" by Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty

She left the Han Palace and stepped into the remote desert, leaving only the green tomb empty in the desolate dusk. The third poem is an epic poem written by Du Fu when he passed by Zhaojun Village. Thinking that Zhaojun was born in a famous country and died outside the Great Wall, it is difficult to express his resentment for leaving the country. The author not only sympathizes with Zhaojun, but also feels sorry for himself. In this third poem, the poet expresses his feelings by praising Zhaojun Village and remembering Wang Zhaojun.

Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia - Envoy to the Fortress

Baidu Encyclopedia - Poems of the Shogunate of King Xin'an

Baidu Encyclopedia - Poems of Ma

Baidu Encyclopedia-Fa Baima

Baidu Encyclopedia-Five Poems about Ancient Relics