Wang Zuoliang is a modernist poet with few works but a distinct style. His poetry creation began in middle school, and his poetic style matured during his time at Southwest Associated University and studying abroad. Wang Zuoliang's poetry is influenced by English and American modernism, French symbolism, and ancient Chinese poetry, integrating various poetic schools of thought. The full picture of his poetry creation is presented in the Complete Works of Wang Zuoliang.

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In Wang Zuoliang's poetry creation, "annoyance and greasiness" is a core theme that appears multiple times and is given the definition of imagist colors. He concretizes' annoyance 'into an urban showcase exhibition, using imagery and the artistic technique of' sudden descent 'to express the dramatic irony of expectations being dashed. The "Eight Variations of Sonnets" reflect the "tedious" state of Wang Zuoliang's married life, concretizing concepts through novel imagery, and showcasing the collision of ideas and emotional blending between the poet and his wife in marriage. Wang Zuoliang's "annoyance" is not only his boredom with the trivialities of life, but also an expression of his deep sense of frustration as an intellectual during the war-torn era that he cannot serve the country. In the process of his poetic transformation, the shift from romanticism to modernism was also accompanied by a sense of discomfort and weariness. Wang Zuoliang's research on the French poet Baudelaire led him to discover the modernity and poetic value of "boredom", making it the theme of his poetry creation. Baudelaire's poetry is imbued with a strong sense of "weariness", and he is adept at capturing eternal beauty in the ever-changing emotions of "weariness". Wang Zuoliang endowed the female figure with "annoyance and weariness" in "Long Night Journey", becoming the object that the poet hoped to encounter. He was particularly fond of the poetry of Baudelaire and Dai Wangshu, believing that they were good at writing "annoyance" and achieved immortality through "annoyance". Wang Zuoliang believes that Dai Wangshu's excellent translation of Baudelaire's poetry is rooted in the combination of their poetic styles, namely the "combination of classicism and modernism", which is actually the combination of Chinese poetry tradition and Western European modern sensitivity.

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Wang Zuoliang's literary criticism emphasizes the difference between "modern sensitivity" and "modernity", believing that modern poetry expresses new realities and feelings through new forms. He referred to modern poetry as "sensitive poetry" and emphasized that the core of modernist poetics lies in sensitivity. Wang Zuoliang believes that traditional literature cannot express the complexity of modern society and the secrets of the inner world, and modern writers need to use bold techniques and novel imagery. Eliot's "feeling disconnection theory" had an influence on Wang Zuoliang, and he also reflected Eliot's concept of seeking objective correlations in his own poetry. Auden's political stance and diversity in poetry were favored by Wang Zuoliang and the Southwest Associated University poet group. Auden's "light hearted poetry" style and dramatic contrast technique had an impact on Wang Zuoliang's creation. Yan Bosun had a lasting influence on Wang Zuoliang's poetry creation and English poetry research. His unique semantic analysis method made Wang Zuoliang pay attention to the polysemy and connotation exploration of language. Yan Bosun emphasized that writing should win with ideas, refresh language, and maintain a high sensitivity to language, which is reflected in Wang Zuoliang's poetry creation.

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Explored how Wang Zuoliang's poetry creation integrates elements of Western modernism and Chinese classical poetry. The techniques and imagery choices of Western modernism have had an impact on Wang Zuoliang's poetry, while the imagery, rhythm, and cultural connotations of classical Chinese poetry provide rich cultural heritage for his works. Wang Zuoliang's poetry contains both traditional Chinese imagery and novel modernist imagery, such as the natural imagery in "Early Spring" and "Twilight", as well as the modern interpretation of "loneliness on the cold river" in "Long Night Journey". His later poetry imitates the rhythm and form of ancient Chinese poetry, such as the sense of rhythm and musical beauty in "North American Poetry", showcasing the fusion of tradition and modernity. Wang Zuoliang's poetry also reflects the characteristic of "dialogue" between China and the West, such as the exploration of the differences between ancient and modern poetry in "Talking about Poetry - Imitating R. S. Thomas", and the exploration of the realm of life in "Journey to Fujian: Drinking Water Rock". In addition, Wang Zuoliang's poetry reveals a sense of concern for the country and the people, which echoes the patriotic chapters in ancient Chinese poetry. Overall, Wang Zuoliang's poetry creation serves as a bridge for cultural communication between Chinese and Western poetry, showcasing both modernity and rich cultural connotations and aesthetic charm.