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Not only bearing the gratitude for giving birth and nurturing, mothers are also the refuge and peaceful shelter for children in the face of life's challenges and trials. A mother's love is eternal, pure, and unconditional. Therefore, even if you live far away from home, busy with work, daily chores, and financial matters, on October 20th, you should take the time to care for, nurture, and express your love to your mother.
And writing a letter to your mother on October 20th is a simple way to express your heartfelt feelings. Despite the era of information technology, letters still carry tremendous power, helping mothers understand and feel your sincerity. Below are the finest selection of letters to Mom on October 20th that you can refer to and send to your mother on the upcoming Vietnamese Women's Day.
Heartfelt Letters to Mom on October 20th, a collection of the most touching and meaningful letters to Mom on October 20th.
Meaningful and Touching Letters to Mom on October 20th
1. A Letter to Mom on October 20th that will bring tears to your eyes
A letter from Chi Lang, Second Lieutenant Nguyen Nhu Doan - Soldier of Division 330.
Two months have passed so quickly, mom! Seeing my comrades visited by their parents and relatives makes me feel so lonely, but I know our home is facing difficulties, and the road to visit me is long for you, mom. I promise to study hard so that when I become a new sworn-in soldier, I can brag to you. There will be more challenges ahead, but full of glory for me - a heroic son of Hau Giang homeland! I miss you so much, mom!
In the afternoon, Chi Lang is covered in rain,
The sun tests the fire of youth at the schoolyard.
With a heavy heart, I tilt my pen to write,
Missing my hometown so much, dear mom!
In addition to organizing a writing contest about mothers on Vietnamese Women's Day, the event celebrating October 20th at schools, companies also includes many activities such as meetings, gatherings, and cultural performances... To ensure the success of the event, readers can refer to the invitation letter for the October 20th gathering to send announcements about the venue and time of the event to participants.
2. A Letter to Mom on October 20th from a Saigon child
Title: I Miss You, Mom (Source: Compiled)
Dear beloved Mom,
Mom, I know you'll feel strange receiving this letter from me out of the blue, but you don't have to worry about it at all. I'm writing this because I want you to know how much I appreciate and am grateful for you. Even just yesterday, I was really upset and rude when talking to you on the phone, right in front of your granddaughter. Thank you for being like a safety net, a seatbelt that's always there and never betrays, accepting everything from me. I've been so comfortable to the extent that sometimes I allow myself to behave terribly with rude words. I was wrong, very wrong.
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for bringing me into this world. Thank you for working hard day and night, juggling economic activities alongside the meager teacher's salary, to provide me with enough milk and nutritious food, which has now given me this beautiful figure.
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your wise choices, always carefully monitoring my school studies so that I always have the best learning environment and friends, which has now expanded my intelligence, leading me to wonderful places in life.
Thank you, Mom, for being by my side every time I was sick, traveling everywhere to find every doctor, trying every method to heal the cuts on my two feet.
I apologize for the long years of adolescence, Mom, I was a stubborn, troublesome, and embarrassing daughter. The cries and the image of your agonized face are still vivid in my mind. I tried to seek new experiences without knowing that the best guide through those experiences could only be you, Mom. Even now, I still can't explain with any strength or faith how you can continue to trust in pain to lift me up, guiding me through the toughest times of my life. Thank you for being there for me, through happiness and pain. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for not leaving me. Thank you for pushing me to live again, to have a husband, children, and enjoy a wonderful life like now.
Thank you, Mom, for always caring for me and even my children. Thank you for not hesitating to surpass the supposed limits of old age to embrace higher capabilities to support us, your grandchildren. Thank you for giving up your work and passions to be with us when we needed you.
Thank you for the concern and effort to ensure that my sisters and I, whether young or grown-up, always receive fairness from our parents. Thank you, Mom, for always considering my husband and his family as a priority.
Thank you, Mom, for always being independent, taking care of your health, and being financially self-sufficient, never having to rely on us, your children and grandchildren. This allows us to focus on our own lives and families without worrying about you.
Thank you, Mom, perhaps you don't know, but you are the epitome of strength, love, compassion, independence, balance, and a thousand other things for me. I truly admire you. Thank you for always striving in your own life to be the best mother you can be, so that I can absorb so many wonderful things from you.
I apologize for never expressing enough gratitude. Happy 20/10, Mom. I love you.
3. Touching and Heartfelt Poem for Mom on October 20th
Title: Things I Haven't Said, Source (compiled)
Beloved Mom!
Dear Mom,
I've been wrong, I'm sorry Mom! Perhaps that's the phrase I want to say to you the most. So many times I've arrogantly assumed I was grown up enough not to listen to you or to argue with you loudly. Or a few careless words from me unintentionally hurt you, made you sad, even shed tears, and yet I've never once said sorry to you. The first time in my life I made you cry, I'm sure you still remember. I was a 16-year-old boy then, too immature and impulsive, and just because of a little anger from teenage love, I uttered words that were hard to hear, harsh, and filled with frustration towards you. If only you scolded or spanked me then, maybe I would have felt more comfortable, but no, you silently walked away into your room, covering your face, crying silently. There have been many times I've seen you cry, but that was the first time I saw you cry because of me. I felt truly ungrateful for causing pain to my loved ones, to the greatest woman in the world, my Mom.
Those tears of yours back then truly enlightened me. They guided me on the path of love in the future, teaching me how to balance between reason and emotion. They made me understand your endurance in silence, and most importantly, they helped me realize that no matter how beautiful and sacred romantic love is, it can never be as beautiful and sacred as maternal love. My life has seen many girls come and go, but the one who has always been by my side, never leaving, is only you, Mom. Even if I make a hundred mistakes, you never utter a word of reproach; even if I make a thousand mistakes, you never complain. You endure everything silently and continue to love me steadfastly and perseveringly. That's why every time I'm about to do something wrong, I remember your tears from that year and remind myself not to let your tears fall again.
You often tell me that everyone in this world must have a dream for themselves! Over the years, I've figured out what my dream is, what I want to become in the future. But whether I pursue my passions and wander to the ends of the earth, whether in the future I become a big director or a famous celebrity, I will always carry within me the essence of my homeland Nghe An filled with love, and will always be the very ordinary child of my parents. I have a hundred places to go, but only one place to return to. That place is the warmth of family, in the loving arms of my mom.
Now I'm a 21-year-old man. Your son has experienced a lot, grown up year by year, loves you more, and understands some of your thoughts. I no longer see you as a nuisance when you call me to remind me of things. I no longer see you as troublesome when you ask about this or that. Because I understand that it all simply stems from your boundless love for me. I'm sorry, Mom, for missing out on your love for me so many times over the years.
Throughout my life, there is only one person, and that is my beloved Mother! Happy 20/10, Mom! Wishing you joy, good health, and happiness!
From your son!
4. A heartfelt letter to Mom on October 20th from your daughter
A letter to Mom, Source: Compilation
Mom! Surely you must have been tired and exhausted when you gave birth to someone like me. At just twenty, you had to endure the shock of being fired from the job of a 'girl' and becoming an intern in the job of being a 'mother.' I bet you were shocked then, right?
A stubborn, rebellious daughter like me has often made you sad because of thoughtless words and childish behavior. You always want the best for me, and I know that, but when you try to teach me, I stubbornly cling to my own opinions without listening to you, only causing you more distress.
But Mom, I've come to realize:
If I hadn't listened to Dad talk about your sacrifices, I'd probably still be an ignorant child.
You will never know how much Mom has sacrificed for you and your siblings: her youth, her health, her personal time... Perhaps throughout this life, you have always been sheltered and protected by Mom!
You were born into a family with modest means, so Mom always scrimped and saved to provide for your education, and for medicine when you were sick.
Despite our financial difficulties, you always had everything you needed, just like your friends. Mom single-handedly took care of the family when Dad had to work far away.
Mom always reminds you: 'Look at me, back then our family was too big to afford education, so now I have to work hard. So you have to study hard to succeed, to live happily and comfortably.' That's why no matter how busy she is, Mom always sits beside you to cheer you on in your studies.
Due to working too hard, Mom always carries the pain she has to endure. Every time the wind blows, her joints swell, her leg muscles ache, her eyes become deeper and darker from staying up late and waking up early. The smile on Mom's face gradually disappears, replaced by wrinkles and worries for her children. I miss Mom's smile, the smile when I was little, full of joy and happiness.
I love you, Mom!
As I grew older and understood more, it became really difficult for me to say to you those three words, 'I love you, Mom.' I want to give you the best, bring youth back to you, make you happy, make you laugh. But you say, 'Mom is old now, what's the point of showing off beautiful teeth? If I smile like this, people will laugh at me.'
Do you know, Mom, your smile multiplies joy, making life so much brighter with you around. I want to see your smile from the past once again, and this is the gift I give to you.
5. A Letter to Mom on October 20th, by Sa Vu - Writer, Life and Love
Dear Mom, Writing these clumsy lines to you, I can't even remember how long it's been since I last visited home.
Do the flowers still bloom gracefully in the garden? Do you still water the plants with dew every early morning so that when the flowers bloom, they blossom in purple and blue? Have the orchid branches I planted turned lush green, or have they withered long ago due to the cold weather?
The winter has set in, and the weather keeps raining. Please remember to keep warm and take care of your health. Once the storm clears and Saigon is free from the pandemic, I will come back. With a packed schedule and long-term social distancing, these days of absence seem like eternity. Looking at the wet streets after the drizzle, I miss you so much.
In life, no matter how far we wander, we always long to return to the embrace of our mother. Sitting by her feet, listening to her soothing strokes on our hair, and hearing the childhood stories we've heard countless times.
As children, we eagerly anticipate growing up, yearning to break free from the family nest, venturing into the vast world to find our own path. But life is never a calm lake with no storms. Just as we can never entirely avoid turbulent times. We keep chasing after busy schedules, forgetting how long it's been since we bid farewell to the urban hustle and returned to our hometown, where an aging mother sits by the phone, eyes fixed on the moss-covered gate, wishing for her child's unexpected return.
But it's been so long since any such unexpected event has occurred. Mother waits diligently as she did for father. In the exuberance of youth, father chose to leave for the love he couldn't convince himself to abandon. Years have passed, I've grown, mother has aged, yet she continues to wait. Countless distant memories, mother stores deep in her heart. My steps trace the path she once walked, until I learned to express my emotions, to forge my own brilliant paths. Mother quietly returns to the familiar fold, finding solace in the hand of fate. My hair still bears its verdant hue, while hers has turned dual-toned. My cheeks flushed with youth, hers gently creased with time.
Mother, do you know, these days of 'social distancing, regional isolation' seem endless. But everything has been arranged, and now I'm only a long journey from the city back to our homeland. Wait for me, mother, wait!
6. Letter to Mom on October 20th in Poetry by Soldiers
A Letter from the Heart, by Vu Tuan
I write this letter to you, mother, in the dead of night..
Not from the battlefield, like father once charged..
But this letter, penned from the midst of a pandemic..
Where my comrades, are toiling away and wasting away..!
As I set out, mother held my hand..
The country is peaceful, why must I depart endlessly..!?
You care for me, sleeping in the forest, setting up camp..
Unaccustomed to hardship, at the tender age of twenty..!
Today I write to you, mother, oh mother..!
We toil, but not like our forefathers of old..
With sandals and bare feet, through the Truong Son to save the nation..
Bombs screaming, bullets roaring, death calling out names..!
Mother, be at ease, it's not just me..
Many comrades, all of us of the same generation..
Sleepless nights, instant noodles replacing meals..
Caring for our compatriots, feeling the heartache of the pandemic..!
I write this letter to you, mother, amidst a dream..
My friend, now a doctor..
In the frontline, tirelessly day and night..
When exhausted, collapsing on the staircase..!
He's in contact with patients, facing countless dangers..
But his eyes always shine with determination..
He says: Even if tomorrow brings sacrifice..
He'll still sing the love of life, for the peace of the Homeland...!
We will return, to reunite with mother...
When covid is no more, no worries about hair turning gray..
But today, please don't cry, oh mother..
I must depart for the Motherland calls..!!!
7. Best Letter to Dearest Mother on 20/10
Source: Compiled
'Parents raise children like the shimmering lake
Children count months and days to repay their parents'
So here I am, stepping into my thirties, dear Mother. An age where one begins to realize what truly matters in life. Mom, thank you for bringing me into this world and nurturing me into adulthood. You endured so much for my sake, hoping for a brighter future for me.
You didn't give me money to spend on flashy clothes or fancy gadgets, nor did you provide me with a fancy phone to show off to the world and my peers. I'll never forget the times when our family struggled financially, when finishing high school meant building our home. Back then, we didn't have much, did we, Mom? I remember telling you I was going to Hanoi to prepare for university entrance exams, and you were the one who borrowed money for me and my friends. While others had their parents take them to Hanoi, equipped with phones for communication, I went alone, without a phone, having to fend for myself. You didn't venture far from home, unfamiliar with the streets of Hanoi, while I went there, mature enough to handle everything on my own. And all the efforts paid off; in 2008, I passed the university entrance exam according to my wishes.
Mom, they say raising daughters doesn't amount to much, that girls don't need excessive investment, excessive education. So why did you sacrifice everything for the future of a daughter like me?
'Little girls eat trouble, big girls fly away
Bearing a daughter is just a thing in someone else's house
A daughter peeing doesn't make it past the grass.'
Despite all the harsh words and hurtful actions, Mother has endured them all, yet never once complained about the cost or hardship of raising a child.
It doesn't matter, Mother, daughters can still show filial piety, care for their parents, and even achieve greater success and accomplishments than men, Mother.
Mother, I am rebellious, I have made you sad many times. I too, in my youth, experienced love's wounds, stumbled, made wrong choices, and was hurt by others. But is there any hardship, any pain comparable to what Mother has endured?
Mother's eyes bear dark circles, her hands are rough, her forehead now creased with a few more wrinkles because of me.
Mother, now that I'm grown up and have a family, what I want to do to repay you is to live as happily as possible, with integrity, and strive to be even more successful.
You didn't give me a life of luxury, Mother, but you provided me with the essentials. What I must do now is to use the essentials you provided, every day, every hour, to try even harder, to train myself even more, to become even more successful. That's the most deserving way to repay you.
I won't let you down, Mother, and I'll make sure you're always proud of a daughter like me.
Today is a very special day, marking four years of my marriage, Mother, and what I want to tell you is that I'm very happy. I'm happy because I have a husband and in-laws who love, support, encourage, and understand me deeply in life as well as in work. That's the greatest motivation supporting me on my journey ahead and realizing my dreams.
I will achieve and succeed even more.
8. A Touching Letter to Mom Far Away on October 20, Bringing Tears to the Eyes
Source: Compiled
Dear beloved Mother!
It's been two months since I last visited you, hasn't it, Mom? Right now, I'm sitting here taking a break from my work desk. Suddenly, I heard the neighboring child whispering, 'I love you, Mom.' As a natural reflex, I felt a pang of sadness and wanted to write something to you to ease the longing.
In my memory, it's been over 20 years, and I don't think I've ever said 'I love you, Mom,' have I? But now, how much do I want to say that phrase? I want to say it many times, maybe even in tears. I cry not because I'm sad, but because I'm reproaching myself, why didn't I have the courage to say that just because of a very childish thought, thinking that only children say that to their mothers and I thought it was enough to keep it in my heart.
However, until now, I have truly grown up and started a new life. A life truly away from Mom's embrace. I have to take care of my own life and the man by my side. Only through the initial steps of my new life have I truly felt all the sacrifices you made for me. I still remember the image of you getting farther away as you saw me off at the bus station to Hanoi. That was also the first time I was away from you. That was also the first time I started to take care of my own life. But maybe I've never told you how I felt at that time. Let me tell you, Mom!
Do you know, Mom, I cried a lot during the bus ride? And I could feel the sadness in your eyes when you were far from me. Those eyes weighed heavily on my soul. Those eyes keep appearing in my mind, and just thinking about them makes my tears flow. I don't understand anymore, maybe partly because I'm worried about how I will live without you by my side.
Perhaps, if the one who raised me wasn't my mother but someone else, maybe I wouldn't have cried, Mom! If Dad were still alive, perhaps my soul wouldn't be as tender as it is now. I imagine the image of you cooking alone every day, then eating alone, and at night, unable to sleep because of loneliness. That's when my tears fall again. I feel so small at that moment, and I want to give up everything to be with you.
And do you know, Mom? That evening, I couldn't sleep either! The image of you alone in the house kept haunting my mind. For the first time, I felt the phrase 'heartbreaking.' My heart ached, and tears kept pouring out. I could only think of you, miss you, love you, and want to go home to you. Maybe you would smile at how childish I am, Mom?
As time passes, I've grown accustomed to being away from you, and you've probably grown accustomed to me not being home. And most importantly, I encounter those feelings again as I enter a different turning point in life. This turning point, it makes me understand many things. I'm sure you understand what I'm saying, Mom? I still remember vividly that evening when both you and I cried for a significant decision in my life - getting married. Outsiders might think I was forced into marriage by you, right, Mom?
Sometimes, looking back, it's still funny, Mom! I cried so much because I didn't want to leave you at this moment. I cried because I felt I wasn't brave enough to face the changes and challenges ahead. However, as if by magic, listening to your analysis and sharing makes me feel empowered to continue this new journey. You are truly extraordinary, Mom!!!
Life with the new family is quite fine, Mom. I've gradually adapted to my in-laws. But I miss home and you a lot. I remember, back at home, whenever I felt tired, I just needed to say I liked this or that, and you would prepare it for me. But now, Mom, if I want something, I have to make it myself, no matter how tired I am. But don't worry about me, Mom. Doing things on my own makes me feel tougher and more responsible. This is also what you want me to improve, right? In moments like this, I deeply understand the teaching on the wall in our house, 'Travel the world, and no one is better than Mom.'
I truly feel and understand the profound meaning of that teaching. Especially now, when my siblings and I are no longer far from our homeland, but I can't visit you freely and regularly as before. You must be very sad, right? Many nights, I lie down and cry at the image of you sitting down to a simple meal, just some vegetables and a few pickles. That image is etched in my mind. You also know I have a tender soul, Mom.
Our home isn't too difficult, but there have been many times when I got upset with you, asking you to buy food to eat. But you told me, 'I cook, so I shouldn't be bothered to make many dishes. Simple food is enough for a meal.' And do you know, Mom? I felt really sad once when you said, 'As for Mic, he still hasn't learned to cook, so I have to cook. It's a waste to throw away excess food.' Your words didn't imply anything, but they hurt my heart. Because I suddenly realized something, over time, Mic has become a companion to you, making our home warmer when we're not around.
I suddenly realized that I've been away from you for too long, and I've forgotten about the loneliness you face every day. Am I being insensitive, Mom? And many times, I've hidden from you to pursue my dreams and hobbies, ignoring your advice. I'm sorry, Mom.
Mom's day is coming soon, and all I can do is pray for your health and happiness. I'll remember to buy milk for you regularly, Mom. I won't forget anymore. And I want to say the words that little Sam Anh often says: 'I love you, Mom, the most in the world!' Rest assured, Mom. I'll live well with my new life, with my new family. I won't let you worry too much, Mom. I've also learned to be more patient, Mom!
9. Heartfelt Letter to Mom on October 20th, Touching and Endearing
Beloved Mom..!
At this hour, Mom is already asleep....
I'm writing to you, Mom, while I'm drunk. Today I drank 2 glasses of beer, Mom. I'm drunk. I'm crying.
What's October 20th, Mom? For you, it's just a simple day, right?
I'm crying. And I'm thinking of you, Mom. Since I understood what October 20th is, what have I done for you?
On primary school graduation day, I asked you for 2,000 dong to buy flowers for my homeroom teacher. Coming back from school, I saw you selling sacks of coal, struggling with the weighing scale because we didn't have a proper one... your shoulders hurting every night.
In second grade, I asked you for 10,000 dong to buy flowers for my teacher, and spent the whole night drawing and writing cards for my beloved friends. You were lying on the bed, wiping your hands on your forehead: 'Your dad probably won't get any time off this month'...
In third grade, I asked you for 50,000 dong to join my classmates on a camping trip and a late-night party. You cleaned the house, and there was still a neat dinner prepared just for me. My two younger siblings tired themselves out and fell asleep embracing each other...
University. I was the class officer, congratulating many people, friends, teachers, the familiar aunties and uncles... with witty and special words for each. You called me and said the same things you always say: 'Remember to close the curtains before sleeping, lock the door tight at night, and go to bed early.'
But... do you know, Mom, you're always on my mind first. Always. When I was little, I wrote a poem for you but didn't dare to give it, bought flowers for you then gave them to a friend instead... Maybe because we live in the countryside, Mom? In the countryside, no husbands organize Mother's Day.
I moved to the city.
I encountered women around Mom's age. They wore dresses and high heels, walking gracefully and elegantly, not rushing around like Mom. At 8 p.m., they put on makeup and went to cafes, while Mom prepared meals, did laundry, and tucked us in for bed.
I met women around Mom's age. They talked about dancing, business trips to exotic places, knowing this and that dish. But when I called Mom and asked, 'Mom, what kind of shellfish am I?' Someone told me it's delicious. Mom replied, 'I'm not sure, it seems it's like a clam or a mussel'... And when I learned about the shellfish, I cried.
I met women around Mom's age. Their husbands took them to the supermarket every week and bought them beautiful clothes. Yet, when they were bored of their husbands, they went out with friends, to clubs, to cafes. Mom, on the other hand, cried whenever Dad made her sad. And she told us, 'Only I can talk to Dad, you're just kids, no matter how wrong Mom and Dad are, you don't have the right to say anything...'
My dear mother. At this moment, I reminisce about my childhood. The years I spent with you, always by my side. Dad calls you every day, doesn't he, and he visits each of us one by one... Dad comes home once a month. We've grown up, each of us bright and wise, everyone praises how amazing you are, Dad is so lucky to have you... Dad is also a wonderful man, isn't he, Mom? Sometimes he makes you sad, but who is perfect, Mom? I feel ashamed too, when I, when my siblings, aren't as obedient as you hoped.
Mom! Go to sleep, don't stay up anymore, why is your sleep not deep? Why do your eyes get darker after a night? Why are you often sick and in pain?
Mom! I love you. I love you. And I will live well, just like Grandma taught you so you can teach me. 'Live without relying on anyone, without discontent, and without deceit.'
I've grown up, I've become an adult, but I still curl up next to you at night, bury my head under your arm, and wake up in the morning still lying in bed... while you've already prepared breakfast. Suddenly, I feel like a little princess, feeling like the happiest person in the world, because of everything you and Dad have given us, things I couldn't wish for more.
Tonight, I wish you a good night's sleep, and dad far away will always dream of you!
Above are all the heartfelt letters to Mom on October 20th, full of meaning, containing the true feelings and emotions of children for their beloved mother. Hopefully, these letters will provide you with many ideas, helping you confidently write and express love and deep respect for your mother. In case you are tasked with organizing the October 20th event, readers can refer to the opening remarks for October 20th gatherings, to help guests and participants understand more about the history and significance of this special day.
In addition to referring to and writing letters to Mom on October 20th, for more ideas, you can also refer to the short, heartfelt poems for Mom on October 20th that Mytour has compiled and edited before. Similar to wishes and letters to Mom, October 20th poems are also a profoundly meaningful spiritual gift.
