A number of articles have been written about modern poetry, most of which are negative. A friend left a message saying that if you don't understand (understand) yourself, it doesn't mean that others don't understand (understand). This does make sense, in fact, I have never wanted to represent others, it is true that I just don't understand it.
If you don't understand, just ask, I think this should be encouraged. Perhaps, my appreciation of modern poetry will not improve, but maybe some "others" will improve their appreciation of modern poetry as a result, which is also a good thing, isn't it? Therefore, the article about modern poetry must continue to be written. From another point of view, it is also contributing to the poetry world.
No, I saw the "Ten Selected Poems of 2023" launched by "Poetry Magazine". I've already asked: why do you want to get so many poetry anthologies now? Various versions of the poetry anthology can be described as endless. But how many poems can you get your hands on now? In other words, how many modern poems can be recognized by many people?
This is indeed a question, but it has not been answered, and various poetry anthologies continue to pop up. Why do these people so tired of getting this poetry anthology? The truth seems to be very simple, and it seems to be very complicated, just like poetry now.
In this "Selected Poems of 2023", there is a poem "Shell Theory". The poem is actually quite simple, that is, "I" and "you" are picking up shells on the beach. But the poem seems to be quite complicated, and it is much more than "me" and "you" picking up shells on the beach. And the word "theory" in the title makes this poem even more "profound".
This poem "Shell Theory" was first published in the 5th issue of "People's Literature" in 2023. "People's Literature" took a fancy to it, and "Poetry Magazine" continued to take a fancy to it, which shows that this "Shell Theory" is indeed not ordinary. Therefore, this time I will learn to be obedient and not say that this poem is not good. However, I don't know what the good thing about this poem is. So, I don't know where to write this article.
Some time ago, because of the live broadcast, "People's Literature" was brilliant, and orders soared all of a sudden. I can't help but wonder, those readers who have subscribed to "People's Literature" will feel if they read this "Shell Theory" or similar works? Of course, I don't know about this, because I haven't ordered "People's Literature".
People's Literature, as the first journal in the literary world, and "Poetry Magazine", as the first journal in the poetry world, both play a leading role. In other words, it has the role of guiding the development direction of the literary and poetry worlds. Therefore, "People's Literature" and "Poetry Magazine" should be cautious in their every move. Some obvious mistakes, let alone should not appear.
Just like Zhang Jinjin's "Shell Theory" said, "beauty" and "value" cannot be equated. But if you think that the less beautiful something is, the more valuable it is, that's even more wrong. So, if you don't know the value, you can be beautiful in the first place, which is good.
And things that are neither beautiful nor valuable, including literature, poetry, and other works, should not have a reason to stand out. But the reality is that such works can emerge from time to time, which makes people puzzled. However, there is a reason for the poetry and literary circles, that is, the invisible and intangible "value", and they think that these works are valuable, even priceless. What does this say?