Opening the poem Nói với con by Y Phương
1. First Opening
2. Second Opening
3. Third Opening
4. Fourth Opening
Commencing the poem Nói với con by Y Phương
1. Opening 1:
Y Phương is a renowned ethnic poet known for his rustic verses, natural language, and rich emotions. His poetic soul is as raw and earnest as the simple, generous folk he portrays. Nói với con stands out as a crystallization of his talent and distinctive style. By borrowing a father's words to his child, Y Phương successfully portrays the sacred and beautiful family bond; it's also a love for the homeland, brimming with pride in the noble traditions of 'our people'.
2. Opening 2:
The poem 'Nói với con' by Y Phương is an earnest, heartfelt expression of a father's love for his poetic child. Through the father's words, readers not only feel the familial affection, love, and hope he holds for his child but also are moved by his profound love for the homeland. It's a deep-rooted attachment, a pride in the noble qualities and loving traditions of the homeland. Loving the child, cherishing the homeland, the father instills in the child noble sentiments, hoping they will grow into responsible adults capable of continuing the legacy of 'honoring the homeland amidst adversity'.
3. Opening 3:
Family affection is the warmest, most sacred emotion in every human heart. Family is also a significant theme in Vietnamese poetry, past and present, with many beautiful, touching verses depicting family bonds. In modern poetry, we encounter the tender motherly love portrayed with the image of a stork always by the child's side in the poem 'Con cò' by Chế Lan Viên. We've also been deeply moved by the rustic yet emotionally charged fatherly love in the poem 'Nói với con' by the ethnic poet Y Phương. Through heartfelt words to his child, the poem Nói với con paints a beautiful picture of family bonds, love for the homeland, and the nation's people.
