"July in the Book of Psalms: Awareness of Ancient Agricultural Civilization, Revisiting the Beauty of Traditional Life".
Since ancient times, the farming civilization has been the cornerstone of the development of our nation. Among the many ancient poems, the Book of Songs, with its unique charm, depicts the bits and pieces of the farming society. Among them, the poem "July of the Book of Songs", with its simple language, depicts the scene of people's hard work in farming in July, a farming season, which makes people feel a great deal of emotion.
The opening lines of "The Poem of the Seven Moons" reads, "The fire flows in the seventh month, and the eighth month is not yet over." The phrase "July Flows Like Fire" refers to the hot weather in July, when the sunlight is like fire and everything grows. In ancient times, the month of July was a critical period for the growth of crops. Farmers worked hard for a good harvest, braving the scorching heat and sweating in the fields.
In the poem, it also depicts the scene of farmers plowing in July: "The moon is bright for the field steppe, and the fluttering of his words is the voice of his heart." The word "Tian Jun" here refers to the people who plow the fields, who face the bright moon and prepare for plowing. These hardworking farmers use their own hands to sow hope and harvest happiness. This praise of farming civilization gives a strong sense of the countryside.
In the latter part of the poem, the author also expresses his reverence for the laws of nature and his love for life: "There is the Mu Moon in the south and the Weaver in the north. My heart is saddened by the thought of its sound." The "Mu Moon" and the "Weaving Maiden" here represent the autumn moon in the south and the Weaving Maiden in the north, respectively. The moon and the stars are sparse and the Weaving Maiden is weaving the cloud brocade in the sky, which signifies that the autumn harvest is on the way, and the people's life will be on the right track.
At the end of the poem, the author uses "My heart is sad" to express his thoughts about life and expectations for the future. This kind of emotional intertwining makes people feel the heaviness of farming civilization and people's inner desire for a better life.
Through reading "July of the Book of Psalms", we can't help but be interested in the ancient farming life and marvel at the wisdom of the ancients while making us cherish the good life now. This poem is not only a poem praising the farming civilization, but also a hymn praising the national spirit of hard work, bravery and perseverance.
In the fast-paced modern society, it is all the more important for us to learn from the industrious spirit of the ancients, to love life and cherish every gift given to us by nature. Let's learn about the ancient farming civilization and revisit the beauty of traditional life.