When we were children, we all memorized an ancient poem "Song of the Goose", which depicts the graceful movements of the goose with light eighteen characters, which has been passed down for thousands of years.
This short poem is worth a thousand words and has become a literary gem. However, in a quiet fishing village in Hunan, a 70-year-old fisherman, Wei Yong, was inspired by the poem to create an alternative work called "Song of the Chicken".actually won the National Literature Award, what did he write in just 18 words
When mentioning "Song of the Goose", we have to think of Luo Bingwang, the author of this ancient poem. One day, a guest came to Luo Bingwang's house, and this guest was obviously quite curious about Luo Bingwang's ingenuity. In the small courtyard of the house, the guests sat opposite Luo Bingwang and asked many questions with anticipation.
7-year-old Luo Bingwang replied one by one, and even the guest couldn't help but be amazed by his intelligence. The guest looked at the gifted child in front of him and decided to tease the prodigy.
The guests took Luo Bingwang to the river, and in front of them was a crystal clear river, with a flock of cute geese floating on the water. The guest raised his eyebrows and said to Luo Bingwang with a smile"These geese are so cute, can you write a poem about them?”
Luo Bingwang thought for a while, and his mind came up with the elegant movements of the goose in the water, so he blurted out the melodious song "Song of the Goose".
The guests were stunned for a moment, and then there was thunderous applause. The guest couldn't help but give Luo Bingwang a thumbs up and praised him sincerely: "Prodigy, your talent is really extraordinary!."”Luo Bing Wang's "Song of the Goose" was born and became a local story. He was also hailed as a "child prodigy", adding a touch of color to this peaceful village.
These short 18 words, like a painter's brush, vividly depict the goose's movement of stretching its neck and splashing water in the river, like a fresh and moving picture, deeply engraved in people's hearts.
And the "Song of the Chicken" in the text is from a fisherman named Wei Yong, lives in a fishing village in Hunan. His life was uneventful, approaching his twilight years, and his interest was biased towards poetry. At night when the fishing boat was swaying, Wei Yong was facing the hut on the shore and reciting "Song of the Goose". This ancient poem is like a long time tunnel, guiding Wei Yong back to his childhood.
Wei Yong gradually developed a strong interest in the life around him, especially the few chickens he raised at home. Whenever the morning dawn first dews and the chicken ** cries crisply, Wei Yong can't help but be attracted by this beautiful melody. As a result, the obsession with "Song of the Goose", coupled with a deep understanding of the chickens at home, became an opportunity for Wei Yong's creation.
The morning light of the fishing village, the scenery of the lake and the mountains, Wei Yong began his creative journey with a love for life. He watched the chickens sing freely in the morning light, and wanted to translate this beauty into words. Although he was not a writer, his heart was full of longing for beauty.
So, in the quiet fishing village, Wei Yong began to conceive his "Yongji".。He pays attention to the moment when the chicken's sharp mouth is facing the sky in the morning light, as if it is in dialogue with nature.
The bright moon of the third watch and the morning light of the five drums became the source of inspiration for his poems. In the process, this ordinary fisherman gradually let go of the poetry in his heart, and unconsciously, the power of his creation surpassed his own cognition.
On this day, in the morning light, Wei Yong sat in front of the hut, quietly listening to the crowing of chickens, and his thoughts were like ripples on the surface of the lake, gradually integrating into the conception of the poem. Holding a rudimentary brush, he translates the emotions in his heart into words and engraves them on ordinary paper. His "Song of the Chicken" was born.
Chicken, chicken, chicken, sharp beak to the sky.
The three watches call the bright moon, and the five drums call the morning light.
"Song of the Chicken" is not just a parody of blindly copying, it has a unique spirituality and deep charm, which can trigger the reader's deep thinking from multiple angles. In this poem, "the form is similar but the god is not like", this sentence aptly interprets the difference and connotation between "Song of the Goose" and "Song of the Chicken". Wei Yong's "Song of the Chicken" is not a simple imitation of "Song of the Goose".It's about being inspired to create a unique artistic style.
This poem has the poet's unique perspective, through concise words to depict the vivid image of the chicken at a specific moment, although it is only a short 18 words, but it deeply hides the taste of life and the perception of nature.
These unique features earned Wei Yong the title of champion in the "Second Peasant Literature" competitionHe won the National Literary Award and received a generous prize of 10,000 yuan.
This award is not only an affirmation of Wei Yong's personal creative talent, but also a recognition of his unique understanding and innovation of poetry art. Such an achievement has added a glorious background to Wei Yong's creative path.
On the Internet, Wei Yong's works have caused a wave of imitation, and people have published their own historical works about the things around them, as if the power of poetry can awaken all the good.
However, different people have different opinions on the dangerous "Song of the Chicken".。Some people think that Wei Yong is imitating "Song of the Goose", but there is a big gap and a lack of originality;Some people appreciate Wei Yong's love for life because of this ordinary creation, and think that his efforts are worthy of respect.
After Wei Yong's work caused a sensation, the fisherman's life was turned upside down. He won a national literary award and became a highly respected figure in the village. Wei Yong himself has strengthened his belief in creation, and he still maintains his love for poetry in the day-to-day fishing work.
His standard of living improved, and the cottage became a two-story house, making life more comfortable. However, for Wei Yong, the biggest gain is not in money or fame, but in his ability to continue to create and share the beauty in his heart with everyone.
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