Heart of the Wind -- Classic American and European Poetry

Author: Wen Ai Yi
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Humanity entrusts its boundless emotions to poetry. In the splendid realm of poetry, in its deeply affectionate essence, in its enchanting verses, our souls immerse themselves in the beautiful fragrance of poetry. In the mortal world, the most sincere cup is poetry; the most moving painting is poetry; the noble spirit is poetry; the soul's encounter is poetry. The realm of poetry, its sentiment, its essence, its verses, constitute the essence of humanity's soul and also form the indelible radiance of human nature in the world. In poetry, we embrace the truth of human emotions, the goodness of the soul, and the beauty of life. It guides us toward a better realm, toward purity—the ideal of humanity, to live a meaningful life and thus dwell poetically. In this era of constant progress yet never free from suffering, in this world filled with unease and crisis, it is poetry that awakens our numb nerves and saves our wounded hearts. In its sincere soul and its beautiful, moving rhythm, we gain the courage and strength to overcome adversity, and thus embark on life's journey filled with hope and ideals with composure.