Top 14 Meaningful Poems about Life

The journey of a human is delicate like the wind
How many joyful moments does one have in life?
Why endure pain without a smile?
Release the lingering sorrows of the past

If it's possible, why not give it a try?
Let the soul carve the words 'peace' twice
For the footsteps to be tranquil and light
Even if life's path is filled with a thousand stones

Know when to admit mistakes and rectify errors
Those who dislike us, don't rush to resentment
Don't weigh yourself too heavily or lightly
Then tears won't dampen the shoulders of your clothes

Must be strong in facing storms
Life only needs a shelter to stay
Being fed and clothed is already joyful
Because life has many unexpected moments

This transient world is just a temporary refuge
The feast will eventually return to emptiness
Cherish and love each other
For time can never turn back.

- Tùng Trần -

Shed the days of sorrow away
Embrace a future with a bright smile
The dawn illuminates everywhere
Live so as to fulfill the gift from the sky

When you stumble, don't worry, my friend
Stand up, and you shall be resilient
Look forward with love and care
A vast, open path lies ahead

If you've stumbled into a regretful mistake
Rectify it while there's still time
Forgive, it's better not to count
A clear conscience pushes loneliness away

Don't cry for past mistakes anymore
One day, near a door that opens wide
Experience gained in this life
The coming days will be remarkably bright

Forget the past, embrace the present
Why be sad when there's so much joy
That water source never runs dry
Let's always, always smile in life.

- Thanh Hieu -

Whether shallow or deep, the river keeps flowing

Whether tall or short, the leaves stay green

Whether mundane or ascetic, individuals must live from tiny things

We often complain that life is crooked

Why don't we stand straight in our hearts

The earth embraces every sprouting seed

Young shoots reach for light on their own

If all life's paths were smooth

Would we have recognized ourselves?

Everyone in life can advance

If we have the ability to stand up on our own

Happiness is like this vast sky

Not reserved for just one person.

- Nguyễn Quang Vũ -

To be human is to live uprightly
Not like a butterfly landing thoughtlessly.
Live true to your heart
Promises made must be firmly kept.

Don't jest, oh friend
Trust is not a frivolous game
It's like the thread of fate
Binding friendships far and wide.

Deceive others, and you'll be deceived
So live honestly, it's better
Don't be like a fish in a puddle
Enduring a lifetime of bitter regret.

- Nguyễn Thị Thắm -

If I were a bird, I would be a white dove

If I were a flower, I would be a sunflower

If I were a cloud, I would be a warm cloud

As a human, I would die for my homeland

If I were a bird, I would spread my soft wings

From the south to the north, bringing news connecting

If I were a flower, I would bloom love early

With countless hearts intoxicated in peace

If I were a cloud, I would drift across the sky with the wind

Ancient and majestic, I hereby continue the tale

As a human, please, just once, when lying down

See my fellowmen rise, lifting the flag high.

- Trương Quốc Khánh -

If possible, don't complain about fate

Brush away the sorrows, let the wind carry them away

Life is too short, love is not enough

Why bother for moments of idleness

If possible, let go of your heart

Live with strong forgiveness in life

Because giving is eternal

Being content in your heart will bring peace

If possible, release your soul with the wind

Know to let go, and you'll have so much

Small joys and happiness, even if tiny

This life is so tranquil, you know

If possible, keep for yourself those moments

Gently flowing without any noise

Amidst the market of life, silently sleep in peace

Let worries follow the fluttering wind...

- Serenity -

Tranquil living amidst the vast sky and wide earth
Joy with life and the dream of love
We are carefree in the impermanent life
Living peacefully in the homeland

Life is challenging, with many obstacles
But human kindness is always present everywhere
Around us, many tears are still falling
Less indulgence for a happier life

Live to the fullest, my dear
Living with love makes it lighter
When carefree, living without anger or resentment
We won't feel lonely or bored

Look towards a bright future
To overcome all obstacles and challenges
Just love everyone, don't leave anyone out
Avoid discrimination, equal in appearance

Keep a calm mind in the bustling life
Don't compare people, high or low, humble or grand
No need to rush through life hastily
Live with humanity, preserving the love of village and neighborhood

Find joy in the rows of morning sun and early sunshine
Love the purple evening, coming early in autumn
Love the homeland with the sweet lullabies
Enjoy life even if it's still bitter.

- Nguyễn Đình Huân -

Live without anger, resentment, or blame

Smile at challenges and obstacles

Rise to meet the dawn's first light

Harmonize with those sharing the journey...

Live in motion, yet keep an unwavering heart

Love without lingering attachment

Stand tall, unaffected by worldly gains and losses

An unchanging heart amid life's myriad changes.

- Buddhist Wisdom -

Life's flow, at times soaring, at times sinking

Drifting and alone, then not one, but all

Moments of magnificence and ecstasy

At times bitter, at times distant, at times near

Victory and defeat, the woes of fate!

Times when the compass points the right way or wrong

Tomorrow will be right again

Times when dreams escape the bounds of foolishness

And times when living until tomorrow is uncertain

Yet reserving potato seeds for the future

In moments of honor and shame, learn to live steadfast

Like the interplay of yin and yang, await the unexpected

Thus, to live a full life

Cultivate the self, accumulate virtue, nurture enduring spirit

Only through laborious training

Can the river of life flow clear and boundless.

Drifting into the endless East Sea

Life's flow forever shines in the near glory!.

- Đinh Văn Nhã -

Those who appear strong

Are not always filled with joy

Bearing sorrows deep within

Their hearts, once resilient, now brittle.

They, too, have been vulnerable

Longing for shelter and care

Only to realize in the end

Promises were just words to hear.

What choices do they have

In a world full of challenges?

If not strong and brave

Whom do they lean on?

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Being human requires a compassionate heart

To generously give to life before us

So that our will surpasses material wealth
So that we live authentically together

If, unfortunately, someone is in need anywhere

Don't think that money can buy everything

Don't trade the whole life, even death

Remember: silver can't be whiter than lime

Which material can change a person's heart?

In life, there's often hustle and bustle

Hold the bowl of porridge, engrave the words of ancestors

Step onto the bank, reminiscing the old ferry

If someone helps, don't forget to express gratitude

A word of thanks is worth a thousand gold coins

The eyes will replace everything

Before a heartfelt gesture, let's remember: Thank you!

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Whether murky or clear, the river keeps flowing
Whether tall or short, the leaves remain green
Whether ordinary folks or those on a spiritual quest
One must live through the smallest things
We often complain that life is crooked and twisted

Why aren't we perfectly straight within our hearts?
Earth embraces and nurtures every sprouting seed
Tender shoots stretch, seeking their own light
If all life's paths were smooth and glossy
We might not have recognized ourselves
Anyone in life can progress far
If capable of standing up on their own
Happiness is like this vast sky
Not reserved for one soul alone.

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Through countless ups and downs
I've come to understand..
Life's too burdensome
Lost even to a single flower
So, my dear, you must know
To love yourself abundantly

Don't regret everything
Life has much more to offer

The dress you fancy
Display it in the storefront
Don't falsely claim 'dislike'
Wait for another chance to visit
Don't wait for a special day
To find an excuse to gift yourself
For in life, who knows
Which day will be silent?
Every day must be happy
A lifetime, truly tranquil
Don't wait until the moment
Do what you like, right away.

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Even if today you weep, the world still smiles

The Sun continues to rise, and evening comes to an end
Time silently flows, life is not endlessly long
What's lost, muster the strength to move on
Those who come to us are fate, are destiny
If they stay, be together; if not, let them go..
Don't dwell on thoughts endlessly, then sit and regret
Tomorrow is uncertain, but today is still here
So, consider everything trivial, see it as nonexistent
Turn big matters into small ones, let go, find peace in your heart…!

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