Top 10 Beautiful Poems About Youth

Ca ba

Poem by: Hoang Minh Tuan

On my first night working the ca ba shift,

Though tired from staying up all night,

I feel joy surging within me,

What power brought me to this shift!

The night is cold, the dew touches my skin,

On the narrow road, I walk alone,

The wind gently shakes the falling leaves,

I head back, towards the ca ba shift!

The machine hums like a love song,

It leads the shift into the rhythm of life,

As a student living off scholarships,

Saving as much as I can from what little I have!

Ca ba, I love you for this,

Ca ba, I’ve come to understand you,

Beyond the products I create here,

There’s extra cash I bring home each night!

Let them laugh, criticize, or complain,

Let them say the ca ba shift is tough,

Let them fear the sleepless nights,

I will forever walk this ca ba path!

Each night I clock in, adding another task,

And by the end of the week, I have some extra,

Where does all the money go each month,

Let’s go, my friend! What’s a little fatigue!

The night ends, the tiredness fades away,

By day I spend freely on market goods,

Vegetables, fruits, beer, and meat from the market,

All bought to enjoy before the shift begins!

If I get sick, tired, and rest,

The money I’ve earned buys me medicine,

Come with me, let’s head to the ca ba shift,

If you run out of money, just remember the ca ba!

Oh ca ba... you fill my heart with joy...!

Sofia, Bulgaria, August 1984

Echoes of June

Poem by: Thanh Trang

As July arrives, a yellow leaf falls,

Red eyes quickly say their farewell,

Looking at June, my heart remains undecided...

The tight grasp of a hand, feeling endless.

Remembering the days we carried books together,

At the old school, in a small district center,

Gathering together, laughing like the breeze,

But now, that place is no longer the same...

Remembering the cicadas, remembering the red Phoenix flower eyes,

Remembering the sunlight seeping into the classrooms,

Remembering the lessons our teacher carefully tended,

Remembering the tear drops rolling gently down my friend's hair.

Where is it now, when the time comes to reunite?

The old house is no longer as it was,

Looking at June, my eyes grow tired with the sight,

July brings sorrow, tears filling my soul.

Sending off the exam season, my shoulders heavy with countless burdens,

Echoing the passing June in the melody of the years,

Chalk dust falls, nestling beside the corner of the board,

Our student days like a streak of light in the distant sky...

01/07/2018.

Four Seasons of Love

Poem by: Giọt Mưa Thu

Who says I lead the way?

To hasten the arrival of summer.

Who says I am full of passion?

To give a kiss so sweet.

What wind came unexpectedly?

Caressing your lovely shoulder.

The moonlight reveals love’s secret.

As you wait in quiet anticipation.

I will always be your confidant.

Singing to your dreams of love.

The willow tree sways by the threshold.

As we wait for the rain to come.

Who says I am foolish?

To be lost in love’s domain.

The sunset fades at the close of day.

Making my heart flutter with emotion.

Who says I know the story?

That makes you remember forever.

This love, vivid and unchanging.

Throughout all four seasons...!!!

Giọt Mưa Thu

Hanoi, 12/5/2018

Dreams of Youth

Poem by: Nguyễn Cao Quốc Hùng

Love like a storm rising deep inside

Life continues, a journey of constant strife

Loneliness and darkness fill my soul with cold

Eyes filled with sorrow, memories of days of old

My heart yearns for the light of dawn

The hardships of life, a place I don’t belong

The scent of home, but a love left behind

Winds of destiny, taking me far from mine

My youth carries within it all my dreams

Thoughts so naive, or so it seems

Alone, I wait for my chance to appear

With open arms, I embrace freedom near

Remember this, never forget the heart’s true role

Love is priceless, the most valuable goal

Even if it takes sacrifice beyond measure

My resolve stays strong, without rushing for treasure

Though life is full of bitter trials

Let us not wish for luck’s false smiles

A heart open wide, learning every day

Thinking deeply, answering the teacher’s way

The road to glory, success, or loss

In poverty, righteousness is what we must emboss

Deciding not to deceive or beg

Wealth and fame won’t cloud my head

A Time Like That

Poem by: Hồ Viết Bình

There was a time, so beautiful, in my twenties

Dreams soaring high, reaching for the stars

Pulling the moon down to visit the lunar sister

And calling the wise Cuội to be my playmate.

There was a romantic time, in my twenties

Hastily picking a fresh flower

To gift someone passing by the alley

Then longing for them through the silent night.

Majestic were the days of my twenties

Not fearing waves, storms, or deep seas

Guarding the border day and night

Dreaming still of building a warm home.

There was a passionate time, in my twenties

A smile that never left my lips

Wherever hardship lay, I was there

Bringing joy to everyone I met.

Song of Youth

Poem by: Phạm Tiến Duật

There will come a time when we grow old

But until then, enjoy the youth we still hold

It’s easy to mimic the old, but when we are old,

It’s hard to wish to be young once more.

When young, the ocean is within reach,

But when old, even a pond is far to reach.

With youth, no night is ever too dark

Rain becomes our friend, and so does the sun

We plow the earth under the bright shining light

We sow seeds along the horizon for rice to grow

Laughing, we cast our fishing lines, swinging them high

We measure with scales and mark the distance with steps

But we count the moments to measure time

Love is alive within us, filling us with excitement

Our bodies are grand towers, magnificent in sight

Radiant light inside, our song filling the air

We vow to be the roots, and we vow to be the tree

Where we stand, the trunk is sturdy and true

Old age will rejoice and return to youth

Children will grow up seeing our strength

But remember one thing, friends, please

The very song of youth that the elders sang

We hum it now, and feel our hearts swell

And so, we sing of our youth with every hand we raise.

The Passing of Youth

Poem by: Nguyễn Đình Cường

I’ve passed through the years of youthful days

With strength and energy in my vibrant years

Looking up at the sky, the winds on the vast sea

I wished for life to flow like a rising wave

My country calls my name, and I feel so proud

The uniform shines, a glimmer on the cap

We march in formation, a united force

“For the people...” – a song of pride, how sweet!

We hold our rifles tight in our hands

We love the islands, guarding them day and night

The far East Sea has the Spratly Islands

And we stand firm, despite the storms at sea

The Southwest calls, but we cannot wait

Ten years, we’ve walked through thorny paths

But honor, that is a real thing

We’ve gained pride helping others along the way!

Our country’s peace – no effort is too much

Contributing a small part to preserve our land

With the ancestors and those who paved the way

The passing of youth – I am content with it now!

Time
Poem by Đan Thanh

I reach out to grab a little time
On a rosebud just beginning to bloom
A gentle breeze blows by
Carrying with it a golden ray of sunlight
In an instant, the dew fades away

I reach out to catch a little time
On the smile of a child
A tilted moon appears
Bringing back the sweetness of sixteen

I reach out to gather a little passion
From the fleeting days of youth
The sounds of life hurry by
The clouds drift away, and so does the dream of flowers

I reach out to collect the days that have passed
Forever etched in the smile of my mother
Life flows by silently
Coming and going like the rise and fall of a melody

I reach out to gather a word of love
From the glance of a girl
Love’s intoxication binds a foolish lifetime
And passion burns away the days together

I reach out to collect the pain
To realize that once I was naïve
Time and love never seem to slow down
Why does life feel so short?
Before we can feel it deeply, it slips away like a fleeting dream!

2/2/2019

Regret...!
Poem by Trương Túy Anh

I missed the spring season
Couldn't even witness the flowers bloom
Long years passed by unnoticed
Youth walked right past me

I let summer slip away
Missed the kiss of the flamboyant flower
Whispers in the wind
Love's first innocence faded away

I forgot an evening
On the narrow road back home
Golden autumn leaves fell
And I walked alone every night

I fell asleep through winter
Hugging an unfinished love
Kept deep inside my heart
And at night, tears flowed freely

Time doesn’t wait
Opportunities are few
Why didn’t I hold on tight?
Why did I let them slip through my fingers?

21/2/2019.

Bonded

Vũ Thủy

Remembering youth’s close days
Coming back from school, singing together
Playing marbles, bouncing shuttlecocks
Sharing all our heartaches and joys

As we grew, we parted ways
Thrown into the hardships of life’s struggle
One rushed into the battlefields
Back home with honor, carrying a wooden crutch

The other wandered far and wide
Suffering misfortune, facing injustices
Enduring countless hardships
Seeing youth’s dreams fade away

The peach blossoms bloomed, fleeting and few
Now, one is in the North, the other in the South
Many days spent in close friendship
Sipping tea and reminiscing under the full moon

Vũ Thủy