1. Poem: GOLDEN DUST! - By Phan Thuc Dinh
GOLDEN DUST!
Poetry by Phan Thuc Dinh
'Who makes the wind rise to the heavens...'
(A tribute to President Tran Dai Quang)
In a moment, all is dispersed,
Tears shed for those returning to the golden springs.
The journey of life, unfinished and broken,
The nation carries on, burdened and hurried.
A thousand years past, the capital relocated,
A thousand years later, escorting Him back to the ancient capital.
Trang An's waters weep dry,
Non Nước's waist tightened in coarse mourning attire.
'Feathers dust upon the mirror bright,'
Loyalty and piety, a complete path in our verdant history.
To his resting place, may he find tranquility,
Bestowing peace and loyalty upon the nation and its people.
From warrior to hero,
The political stage, uncertain at its midst.
National mourning folds the royal robes,
In gratitude, we bid farewell, into the eternal autumn.
Phu Quy, 23/9/2018.
Mr. Dinh.


2. Poem: MID-AUTUMN MEMORIES OF UNCLE TRAN DAI QUANG - By Phan Hoang
MID-AUTUMN MEMORIES OF PRESIDENT TRAN DAI QUANG
Poem by Phan Hoang
The full moon illuminates everywhere,
Mid-Autumn deeply embodies His vast love.
Amidst his numerous duties to the homeland,
President Quang still remembered to gift the children.
In his letters, he sent words of praise,
Encouraging the youth to study hard and excel.
Achieving great feats that shine bright,
Adding beauty to the golden moon of Mid-Autumn.
Boundless love for the children,
Conveying hopes and dreams through His words.
The children continue to build their lives,
Creating a rich, strong, beautiful, and stable country.
As the news of his departure spread,
President Quang had already left for the celestial realm!
Children, remember and treasure,
Sincerely engraving His teachings in your hearts.
23.9.2018
PH


3. Poem: A WEALTH OF GRIEF LEFT BEHIND - Nguyen Dinh Cuong
A WEALTH OF GRIEF LEFT BEHIND
Poetry by Nguyen Dinh Cuong
Birth may be destined, but death comes without warning,
His departure chokes millions into mourning.
Yesterday, His laughter still echoed around,
Today, He ascends, a Buddha, heaven-bound.
Joining the realm of the benevolent and wise,
His spirit forever entwined with Dai Quang in our skies.
Years of service, carrying the nation's weight,
Facing every challenge, no matter how great.
Following His path, dealing with every strife,
Uniting the people, dedicating His life.
Diplomacy that reached across lands so wide,
Earning respect, with pride in every stride.
Vietnam, a name that echoes with love,
Admired globally, in the heavens above.
Tran Dai Quang, now in a place so divine,
Leaving a legacy of grief, too vast to confine.
23/9/2018
Nguyen Dinh Cuong.


4. Poem: REMEMBERING HIM - Trinh Thanh Hang
REMEMBERING HIM
Poetry by Trinh Thanh Hang
Recalling the distant days past,
In Kim Son, lived a poor scholar so vast.
In humble life, his situation was cast,
Yet, his thirst for knowledge was vast.
Loved his impoverished village, holding tight,
Grew up, matured, shunning fame and light.
A life of dedication, to the Party, his might,
His resolve shone like the sun, so bright.
His integrity, a beacon against the night,
Corruption and crime would flee from his sight.
Living upright, making wrongs right,
A general in security, pure and white.
As he became the nation's guiding light,
His kindness and tolerance shone ever bright.
In national duties and foreign fights,
Alone, he steered us through the plight.
This autumn's sky, too blue to cite,
Shocked, we learn he's taken his flight.
Tears flow, our hearts tight,
Gone to dust, out of sight.
His spring has passed, flowers blight,
The nation mourns, was this right?
The sun ascends, out of sight,
Leaving behind endless night.
Today, together, in his light,
We offer incense, bidding goodbye.
The world tilts, in spite,
And forever, we say our goodbye.
Poetry by Trinh Thanh Hang


5. Poem: THE CHILDREN'S FAREWELL TO UNCLE! - Hoang Minh Tuan
THE CHILDREN BID FAREWELL TO UNCLE!
Poetry by Hoang Minh Tuan
This morning, the sky was misty and cold,
Uncle left in haste, unforeseen by all!
Just yesterday, Uncle was giving New Year's blessings,
But now, he has journeyed far away!
Uncle dedicated his entire life to the nation,
A lifetime for the country, facing every challenge,
Children from all regions share this deep sorrow,
Partaking in the pain of this immense loss.
We thought this Mid-Autumn would be with Uncle,
Hand in hand, singing songs of unity!
Little did we know, tears would overflow,
Uncle's departure has left endless grief.
Today, we bow our heads in farewell,
Uncle, please ascend to the heights above!
We believe: LOVE OVERFLOWS,
Uncle always desired to convey this to the children.
Hanoi, 21/9/2018


6. Poem: TEARS OF GRIEF - Le Huong
TEARS OF GRIEF
Poetry by Le Huong
This morning, leaves have parted from the branch,
Falling on the motherland, fragile under the golden sun.
Shocked and pained, our hearts are wrenched,
A man's journey, his duties to the nation, left undone.
The mortal realm, heavy with noble burdens,
Why have you left the worn paths of our land?
Mourning the one who left too soon,
The homeland weeps, tears of sorrow span.
HCM 21-9-2018


7. Poem: FAREWELL TO PRESIDENT TRAN DAI QUANG - Do Tan Thich
FAREWELL TO PRESIDENT TRAN DAI QUANG
Poetry by Do Tan Thich
Farewell to President Tran Dai Quang,
His tasks unfinished, left us longing.
His departure, a sorrow we bear,
The national flag at half-mast, shared tears we wear.
Farewell to President Tran Dai Quang,
His deeds for the land, a lasting song.
Rushed letters unread, children's gaze lost,
His legacy remains, despite the cost.
Farewell to President Tran Dai Quang,
His work echoes, in history belongs.
Devoted to the end, his final hour,
May he find peace in the golden tower.
Farewell to President Tran Dai Quang,
Ninh Binh's son, Vietnam's bright light,
A star dimmed, history will recite,
His valor and spirit forever strong.
Farewell to President Tran Dai Quang,
A general upright, in autumn's calm rest,
Vietnam feels the void, in its chest,
The dream persists, in the mortal quest.
Farewell to President Tran Dai Quang,
Wishing peace, as he joins the celestial band,
To the golden vista, he has arrived,
In the Western Pure Land, eternally inscribed.
The fairy realm of home, where he sleeps,
The land of Vietnam, its history keeps.
Tp. HCM, Saturday, 22 September 2018.


8. Poem: FRAGRANCE OF RESPECT - Le Thu
FRAGRANCE OF RESPECT
Poetry by Le Thu
Hearing the news struck like lightning,
A heartache for the departure of a talented being.
Unmatched in literature and martial arts,
Life and death, separation, unpredictable parts.
The whole nation mourns, feeling the loss,
An unfinished mission, a political cross.
Incense of respect, silently speaks,
Eternal rest, peace, the soul seeks.


9. Poem: LONGING FOR THE PRESIDENT - Tran Dang Luat
LONGING FOR THE PRESIDENT
Poetry by Tran Dang Luat
A life of complete devotion and loyalty,
Martial and literary strategies, a hero's dignity.
Tran Dai Quang swiftly departed our world,
Reuniting with ancestors in the realm unfurled.
A life dedicated with true loyalty,
For the people, for the nation, a legacy of nobility.
Alas! His mission remains unfinished,
Mourning, we thank him, for the love he nourished.
21/9/2018
TDL


