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Friends are important to us. The theme is quite popular in both Chinese and Western poetry. The two poems below are known in their cultures. Do they have the same theme?
A Farewell Song
By Wang Wei
No dust is raised on the road wet with morning ; The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green.
I invite you a cup of wine again; West of the sunny pass no more friends will be seen.
(Translated by Xu Yuanchong)
The poet Wang Wei has to say goodbye to his friend Yuan Er in the spring he values their friendship. The poem first describes a fresh and bright scene after rain. Here, the poet uses a typical form of saying goodbye in Chinese culture: the willow (liu). is painful. He knows that they might not see each other again, but the poet doesn't want to show much . Instead, he wants to take the time and toasts (敬酒) to say goodbye to his friend
A Time to Talk
By Robert Frost
When a friend calls to me from the road And slows his horse to a meaning walk, I don't stand still and look around. On all the hills I haven't hoed (用锄头锄地). And shout from I am. What is it?
No, not as there is a time to talk.
I thrust (猛推) my hoe in the mellow (松软的) ground,
Blade-end up and five feet tall,
And plod (缓慢地行走): I go up to the stone wall For a friendly visit.
The poem shows readers the moment of a visit. Although this kind of visit will make most people happy, it's troublesome for the worker who is busy with his job. In such a case, what would you do? The poet gives us his answer: In his eyes, friendship is a lot . He would put down his work and enjoy the time with friends. Friendship should priority (优先考虑). After all, work might be forgotten in a few days or months.
