On This Day 1140: Xin Qiji Born The Voice of Chinese Poetry - War and Wisdom - Poetry Changes Lives

Welcome to Poetry Changes Lives - On this day in 1140, Chinese poet, statesman, and military commander Xin Qiji was born. One of the great poets of the Song dynasty, Xin Qiji combined military service with deeply reflective poetry. He spent much of his life fighting to reclaim northern China from the Jin rulers, yet his talents were often underappreciated by those in power. His poetry blends vivid imagery, melancholy, humour, and philosophical reflection on ageing, ambition, and the passing of time. Today’s poem captures both the glory of youth and the wisdom that comes with disappointment and self-understanding. ✨ Today’s reflection: Doing our best should not depend on the praise of others. Real dignity comes from respecting ourselves and living honestly. 📖 Poetry Changes Lives — daily poetry, history, and reflection. Available worldwide in hardcover and paperback: www.poetrychangeslives.com and on Amazon worldwide. Subscribe for daily readings exploring poetry, philosophy, history, spirituality, and timeless wisdom from around the world. My Channel is for lovers of poetry and lovers of history. I try to show the power of poetry to inspire, comfort, teach and heal - as well as to entertain. This is for the whole poetry community - those who love to read, hear and write beautiful poems, both classic and modern. I love to talk about poetry and to show how great writing has the power to change our emotions and thereby, to change our thoughts and ultimately - our lives. For me, it's an endless voyage of discovery - I invite you along for the trip. Enjoying the content? You can now support the channel directly via Super Chat during our livestreams or by hitting the Super Thanks button on any video! Every bit helps me make more content for you all. ☕ I'm also on TikTok@burnpoet and Instagram@burnpoet Website: www.poetrychangeslives.com My book Poetry Changes Lives ISBN 978-0993466311