When no one reads poetry, why is Yu Xiuhua popular? I have to admit that the public really has no enthusiasm for poetry now. Few mass media that pay attention to economic benefits and communication influence will be interested in publishing poems. Generally, these poems published in the mass media have only two fates: nobody cares, or they are scolded-yes, they are not criticism based on dialogue attitude, but just a cathartic abuse. The more recognized poets and works in the field of poetry, the more severe they may be scolded, such as "Don't talk about people" and "Is this poetry?" Such a statement will follow.
In recent years, poetry has never been absent from several major literary events and even social events in China. Yu Xiuhua and Xu Lizhi can arouse the public's strong concern, not only because their own poems have a certain level, they write in a modern dimension, but also because of the strong stimulating symbols attached to them: cerebral palsy, grassroots, suicide and so on. Everyone can be a poet, but their understanding of poetry is different. A well-written and recognized clapping poem is a real poet. If it is written in general, it will be criticized by others for giving up the desire to write poetry.
I still remember that in high school, there was a Chinese class every Sunday. Our Chinese teacher explains ancient poems to us every day, how to write poems, and always listens to his poems for us, but it's okay. Maybe this is a grass-roots poet. It is only a hundred years since China's new poetry developed. Over the past century, the country has been in turmoil and politics has been complicated. Under the kneading of the times and power, poetry has been tortuous, and it is always difficult to show a clear face. There are many poets in China now, some of whom just live in seclusion.