1. The Peach Blossom
Author: Nguyên Hữu
As spring arrives, flowers of all kinds bloom, but the most prominent of them all is the peach blossom. Through sun and rain, it blossoms, its red petals glowing brightly under the midday sun. Bees and butterflies gather in swarms, competing to sip the nectar of the vibrant spring peach blossoms.


2. The Peach Blossom Welcomes Spring
Author: Vũ Đình Phận
Every year during Tet, my mother buys a peach branch, with tiny buds scattered like stars along its twigs. On cold days, the buds remain closed, waiting for the warmth of spring and the caress of the east wind. The tender, green shoots on the branches shyly peek out, sparkling like millions of tiny gems. The delicate, thin branches tremble in the wind, as my father gently carries the peach blossom branch, cradling it with care. On the eve of Tet, the weather warms, and the buds bloom, opening into vibrant pink flowers. The branches, like strings of precious pearls, fill the house with their pure fragrance, welcoming the spring into our home.


3. Longing for the Peach Blossom
Author: Đỗ Trung Quân
In Saigon, where the rain is rare, whether it's winter or spring, the streets are long and the coats come out. The smoke rises in the late afternoon as the year comes to an end. Last year, you sent me a branch of orchids to the yard, and now, the chill is here, with the first buds beginning to bloom. Will you come back to visit? Will you come back to dry your clothes, while the pumpkins bloom with yellow flowers? Will you come back to wash your hair in the well, its waters still crystal clear? Will you come back to open the gate, gather the fallen leaves in the garden, and share the warmth of the fire as we dry our hands in the smoke? Will you return, with the sound of your sandals echoing on the threshold, though you may have long forgotten? Let me call you from outside, just for my heart alone. You know my feelings, still filled with longing for the peach blossom. Please come back, wearing a red dress, just like Tet, like the New Year once was. Saigon is dry, whether winter or spring, will you be like the sparrows, bringing clouds back with you at the year's end?


4. The Petal of the Peach Blossom
Author: Nguyên Đỗ
You are like a peach blossom petal, blooming at the doorstep, falling with the breeze onto the ground below. On the branches, there is the beauty of an angel, while on the soft grass, a sorrow that can tear the heart apart. The winds carry the sweet fragrance of love, the scent of peach blossoms at the end of March. In early April, the fragrance lingers, still vibrant. The blossoms in Washington bloom, symbolizing friendship and peace. I keep circling, gazing at the peach blossoms, thinking to myself that my peach orchard will last for a hundred years. The petals fall countless times, yet people continue to admire and praise their beauty. You are like those peach petals, forever fresh, carrying the nectar of life and the deep love of affection. The wind stirs the petals, and though they may fall along the road, their beauty has once flourished, a hundred times over, full of grace.


5. A Brief Encounter with the Peach Blossom
Author: Trần Mạnh Hảo
In Saigon, I caught a fleeting glimpse of the red peach blossoms, and instantly, I remembered the cold that made me sweat. The sight of the blossoms brought to mind the sorrow of those far from home, longing for the warmth of the season. How I yearn for just a little drizzle, a soft rain to welcome the Tet holiday.


6. The Peach Blossom
Author: Phùng Quang Thuận
Spring gently arrives, with the mist spreading over the grass, while the cold sky weaves the season of peach blossoms. The newly bloomed flowers greet the old roots, and I sit here, my soul drifting far away, lost in thought.


7. The Calligrapher
Author: Vũ Đình Liên
Every year, as the peach blossoms bloom, we see the old calligrapher setting up his ink and red paper in the busy street. Many people stop by to have their names written in beautiful script, praising his art: 'The brush dances like a phoenix in flight, the strokes soar like a dragon!' But each year, fewer people come to hire him. The red paper no longer shines with joy, and the ink in his stone well grows still with sadness. The calligrapher remains seated, unnoticed by those passing by. Yellow leaves fall upon the paper, and light rain drifts through the air. This year, the peach blossoms bloom again, but the old calligrapher is gone. The people of the past, where are they now, their spirits lost to time?


8. The Peach Blossom from Last Year
Author: Trần Mạnh Hảo
The peach blossoms from last year still bloom in my memory, their vibrant colors a distant echo. The smiles and eyes from those days are now a wistful trace. The spirit of the flower, barely kissed by the winds of winter, waits for the spring’s return, as March brings with it the bittersweet longing. The lips, like petals, curve with the memory of those days. I sit here, my soul lost to the vast sky, while butterflies and bees sing their song. But I remain silent, as the peach blossoms fade. I loved the peach blossoms, admired the blooming apricots, and journeyed south, my soul left behind in Thăng Long. The blossoms of last year drift with the wind, and now I understand: beauty and talent cannot always flow with the current. Even the butterflies and bees venture across mountains, while the peach blossoms of the past remain with me, carried through a lifetime. The spirit of the flowers from yesteryear smiles once more, and the springtime belongs to those who cherish the fleeting beauty of the peach blossom.


9. The Peach Blossom
Author: Trần Bảo Kim Thư
The northern lands, renowned for their beauty, offer a fragrance as pure as jasmine. The young buds have nurtured their growth through many seasons, and the red blossoms greet the morning with their cheerful smile.
Despite the harsh winds and drizzling rain, the golden pistils and vibrant petals bloom gracefully, changing the landscape. How delightful it is to witness the peach blossoms in spring — is there any greater joy?


10. Early Blooming Peach Blossoms
Author: Chế Lan Viên
The peach blossoms by your gate greet the morning. Today, the branches are adorned with flowers as if welcoming the season’s arrival. The garden, full of fresh green shoots, seems to signal the approach of spring, though the year is not yet complete.
Suddenly, a single flower blooms. It feels as if time has shifted, bringing memories of the past to this moment. Could it be that time has twisted, bringing the sun from one side of the world to the other?
The pale sunlight, the butterflies fluttering, and the young branches rushing to bloom, all celebrate the day. In my heart, I watch you pass by, as the flowers and butterflies dance with me, leading us both into life.


