Have you ever heard of a poet who left only two lines of poetry in his life, but it is enough for posterity to sing to this day?This "laziest poet in history" is Su Lin of the Song Dynasty. Behind those two short lines of poetry lies a story of opportunity, unwillingness to be mediocre, and wisdom in life.
Su Lin's origin and life.
Su Lin (around 969 1052) was a county inspector of Hangzhou in the Song Dynasty. As Fan Zhongyan's subordinate, he was dissatisfied because he had not been promoted by Fan Zhongyan because he had been patrolling outside all the year round. His status is low, and he can only inspect water conservancy projects, although he has not made special achievements, but he is silent and diligent.
However, there is not much information about his life, and it was not known until it was recorded in the "Qing Ye Lu". Perhaps because he failed to get Fan Zhongyan's support, or because his political achievements were not significant, or because of his lack of social skills, all of which may affect his official position. But he always longed for more rights and opportunities.
The intersection of Fan Zhongyan and Su Lin.
As a talented poet and politician, Fan Zhongyan was dissatisfied with the current situation and wrote a letter of advice, hoping that the country would get out of trouble. He was met with a lot of obstruction and was eventually demoted. When he went to Hangzhou, Su Lin was looking forward to being promoted, but he had only been a small ** for a long time, and he still hadn't changed.
So, Su Lin decided to express his heart with poetry, and he wrote in the letter "The moon is the first to get the moon near the water, and the flowers and trees are easy to spring". This is not only a depiction of the scenery, but also a metaphor for one's own situation.
The buildings near the water get the moon first, and the sun-facing flowers and trees are easy to spring".
These two verses imply that the terrace near the water, because there is no barrier, can be the first to see the reflection of the moon;Flowers and trees that face the sun can grow and bloom early because of the abundant sunlight. This is a metaphor for his own situation, and I hope Fan Zhongyan can discover his strengths and talents.
Fan Zhongyan was impressed after reading it, realized Su Lin's talent, and finally gave him a promotion. However, these two lines of poetry have become all the poems of Su Lin's life. Although there are different interpretations from the outside world, some people interpret them as lazy or conceited, but in fact, Su Lin believes that these two lines of poetry are enough to express his heart, and there is no need for superfluous words.
Reflection and enlightenment.
Su Lin's story is worth pondering. His two poems have not only been sung, but also given profound inspiration to future generations. In our professional careers, we may find ourselves in the situation of Su Lin, working hard but not being promoted, and watching others succeed easily. But it also prompts us to look at ourselves, to try to highlight our strengths, and not to stop at what we've achieved.
Just like Su Lin, we should not stop at "good" in our work, but also pursue "better". In a highly competitive environment, only by highlighting one's own strengths, striving to improve and learn, can one stand out in the workplace.
Su Lin is a unique poet who has left a profound mark on his heart with two lines of poetry. His story is not only an ancient story, but also a profound reflection on life and the workplace. Therefore, we should learn from his spirit of daring to express and work hard, and not forgetting to show his value and potential in the face of difficulties.