He believes that poetry is the flame of the soul, and Haizi's "Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Bloom" well expresses the contemporary youth's yearning for a better future.
At the same time, another literary master, Mr. Qian, also praised "Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Bloom".
Originally, Mr. Qian was not interested in modern poetry. He appreciated classical literature more and once said that modern poetry was like putting new wine in old bottles, which was ultimately not up to standard.
But in this special era, when I saw Haizi's "Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Blooming" published in "Poetry Magazine", I immediately felt like a spring breeze blowing through in winter, and I felt extremely comfortable and clear.
The editors of Poetry Magazine did not expect that the theme poem they selected would have such a great influence.
Even the big names in the literary world have been arguing and taking sides over the poem "Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Blooming".
but……
This is not the end yet!
When this issue of "Poetry Magazine" was published and Lin Huowang's second poem "A Generation" once again took the position of the main poem, it caused an extraordinary shock and impact among these literary masters in the capital.
"Mr. Guo! Mr. Guo! This issue of Poetry Magazine is out. I think you must take a look."
At this time, Guo Moruo was already in his twilight years and, according to normal historical development, he would have died in 1978.
He was lying on a rocking chair in the yard, basking in the early spring sun with his eyes closed, when he was awakened by the shouting of one of his disciples, Li Wenhe.
"Wenhe! Why are you so flustered? How many poems in Poetry Magazine are worth reading? It's so filthy and full of filth. How can young people today know what poetry is?"
Opening his eyes slightly, Mr. Guo patted the armchair and did not take his disciple's words seriously.
"This time it's different. It's that Haizi who has published new poems. I think his transformation this time is very big.
Just as you said, his previous work "Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Blooming" is beautiful.
But I think that in essence, it is not just a matter of love between men and women, and the picture is too narrow.
But this song "A Generation" is really different. After I read it, I really resonated with it.
I guessed you would feel the same way, so I sent it to you as soon as possible."
Li Wenhe was a student of Mr. Guo and shared a high degree of agreement with him on literary views. Therefore, in Mr. Guo's later years, he often sent him many magazines and journals and they discussed with each other.
After hearing what he said, Mr. Guo also opened his eyes and said slowly: "Show it to me. Last time, I had a quarrel with Mr. Ba and Mr. Zhong because of this poem! I want to see what kind of profound poems this Haizi can write."
“This poem is just one sentence, but it is very shocking!”
Li Wenhe handed over the Poetry Magazine and said excitedly.
"Oh? A poem in one sentence? That's new!"
Opening the Poetry Magazine, it was still the main poetry section, and Mr. Guo glanced over it.
“The night gave me black eyes, but I use them to look for light.”
Wow!
Bang bang…
His heart beat suddenly!
The pupils dilated instantly.
Countless memories flooded into my mind like crazy.
New Culture Movement!
New Youth!
Promote the vernacular movement!
Beiyang melee!
Northern Expedition!
Cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party!
Japanese invaders invade!
The second collaboration between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party!
Double Tenth Agreement!
Liberation War!
Founding Ceremony!
…
Fragments of his life flashed through his mind quickly.
Like watching a movie.
In the darkness when the country was in ruins, countless intellectuals and patriots sought various ways to save the country.
Some were called traitors, some were accused of being traitors, and some lost their reputations forever...
The light finally arrives, but history has settled down, waiting for future generations to explore and comment on it.
"Mr. Guo! Mr. Guo! What's wrong with you?"
Li Wenhe was a little frightened because after Mr. Guo picked up the Poetry Magazine, he just stood there in a daze, motionless, and even didn't seem to blink.
So he quickly pushed Mr. Guo and asked with concern.
"Nothing... nothing."
Mr. Guo quickly let out a breath, but his eyes were fixed on this short sentence of poetry.
"How is it? Mr. Guo, this song "A Generation" is still acceptable to you, right?"
Li Wenhe mentioned the song "A Generation" again only after he saw that Mr. Guo was fine.
"What a good poem! What a good poem! This Haizi, I must have scolded him wrongly before! He is an excellent poet."
There was no flowery praise, nor any in-depth analysis. Mr. Guo simply expressed his emotion with this statement.
But for Li Wenhe, it was quite shocking.
This is Mr. Guo!
During the disputes with Mr. Ba and Mr. Zhong, he never changed his position or statement.
In the previous month, he repeatedly rejected Haizi's poem "Facing the Sea, Spring Flowers Blooming".
But now, because of this poem "A Generation", people have changed their attitude towards Haizi and praise him as an excellent poet.
It is conceivable that this song "A Generation" must be highly regarded in Mr. Guo's mind!
"Then... Mr. Guo, would you like to write something for Poetry Magazine?"
Li Wenhe asked tentatively.
"Well! It's time to write something. After reading this song "A Generation", I suddenly feel that my life is quite... quite boring."
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