Top 10 Best Poems About Work

It's been a long time since I wanted to visit home

Work is always busy, mother dear
Spinning through life's rushing waves
Feeling for my dear mother as dusk falls

Far away now, my heart is uneasy
So much I miss home, the place where I was born
But the work is still in disarray
Not fulfilling my duty as a child

Each day, my mother waits, longing in vain
Being a child, I feel truly ungrateful
But my mother’s heart is always kind and understanding
She doesn't blame, the duty of filial piety is carved in my heart

Fifteen years I’ve been away
How many times have I hugged my mother tight?
But I believe one day, maybe soon
I’ll return to be with you, mother!

-Khen Tran-

07.07.2021

Life often seems so elusive
In the midst of wealth, poverty... and material things
But I know one thing for sure
If I lack you... what does everything mean!

We must keep moving forward in life
Work, struggles, the hustle and bustle of life
Rarely do we find peace, worries are all around
But when I’m away from you, I miss you deeply...

My heart aches for your eyes, tinted with the evening sun
At moments like these, I fear our love will fade
All I want is to be by your side... your shoulder is my reality
I wish those eyes would look only at me

You once told me, if life lacks love
It's as though a body lives without a soul
So I always fear, our love will be too fragile
And will shatter... because of distance... and distance in the heart...

Will we still love each other forever, my dear?
No matter how many challenges come our way
As long as we’re together, as long as we see each other as halves
Life will already be meaningful!

I love you so much, I care for you deeply, my love.

- N.T.K -

These days, work is so busy
Wait for things to settle, then I’ll come back to you
The blue beach, we’ll enjoy together happily
Embrace the breeze as the evening falls

Footprints left along the row of pine trees
Listening to the waves, the rhythm of love in the air
The sea, sky, and clouds – a masterpiece
Our souls blend in a melody of love

I know you’re waiting for me every day
When Spring ends and Summer arrives with blazing sun
The calm sea, the lively crowd, swimming and bathing
But you’re sad because I’m not there with you

But my love, there’s too much work at the company
So I can’t fulfill the wish just yet
I promise you, when the cicadas start singing
And the red Phoenix flowers bloom, we’ll be together by the sea.

BĐ 21/03/2021
- Nguyễn Đình Đông -

After graduating from college
I sent job applications everywhere
But no one called me back
So I’m still living in my hometown

Every day I help my parents
Doing household chores and working in the fields
Plowing, sowing, and taking care of the animals
I don’t mind any of it

But my heart is heavy with comparison
What’s the point of studying so much
If it doesn't lead to anything?
The years of university were stressful
And the expenses weighed heavily on my parents’ hearts

My friends finished high school
And now work in companies, living well
With stable incomes, families, and children
But here I am, still running errands in the fields

So I’ll put my degree in the drawer
And from now on, I’ll be friends with the fields
Get married and have children
No more thinking, just withering away.

NKN-12/4/2021

Work has been hectic lately, hasn’t it, my love?
Our messages have become fewer compared to before
But in my heart, I still silently wish
To walk through life’s journey together with you

The night rain brings tears to my eyes
You’ve changed, no longer the person I first met
You promised to make it right
And walk with me through all paths in life

You hurriedly showered me with affection
Leaving behind the sorrowful tears in the lonely night
My steps hasten in silence
Whispering to myself, maybe you’ve forgotten me

Perhaps my pain has lasted too long
That I kept dreaming of a speck of happiness
But I realized, amidst the bustling streets
I am left alone, helpless against the night fog.

- Thuỳ Linh -

11/12/2020.

You told me that the boat sails through the waves
The sail is full, sometimes it gets really tiring
There’s so much work, but you don’t want to mention it
Afraid I’ll get sad and worry about you...

The night before, your Facebook light was still green
But that doesn’t mean you’ve found someone else
It doesn’t mean that your heart has turned cold
Why get upset over something that’s just in my head?

Don’t be angry, let your heart not wither
Let the fragrance of love not fade away with emotions
Trust me, don’t be so full of doubt
Come back now, don’t be upset anymore, alright?

Now I understand, a little anger, and it’s over
Who has the time to stay mad and make things worse?
You go to work, facing difficulties without saying a word
But I know now, I won’t be angry anymore.

The boat turns back, the waves still crash
You trust me, no matter how stormy life gets
Even though we’re apart, because of work and survival
I promise, my heart will remain loyal to you.

- Thúy Lan -

07.6.2021

My dear husband, please take care of your health
Eat something in the morning before work, it's important
Your job is tough and demanding, as a builder
Your sweat pours in the sun and rain... I feel for you!

Don’t smoke, coffee’s too bitter
Don’t push yourself when it’s not needed
Wear shoes, don’t let nails hurt you
Put on a raincoat... It’s pouring outside!

I know you don’t pay much attention
I love you more than anything... do you know that?
Through all these years of being together
Our love is still strong, with warm beds and hearts!

At home, I’ll handle things without fuss
I’ll take care of the children’s studies
When I have time, I’ll work too
To earn more, there’s no fear of anything!

Then, our struggles will ease
You just need to take care of your health
Everything is already arranged by fate
Because all we need is to love each other – don’t you think?

- Nguyễn Tuân -

I’m busy now! No time to be free anymore

Busy finding my own joy, my dear

So much work, and time flies so quickly

I can’t even find the time to think of you.

In the afternoon I work, and in the evening after dinner

I’m off to hang out with friends at cafes

Never a moment do I feel bored

Like when I was foolishly waiting for you in love.

Life now feels like a dream come true

My friends even tell me, "You’re looking great lately!"

Instead of thinking of you, I’ve focused on

Taking care of myself, and it’s better to sleep early.

Breaking up means no more anger and frustration

No more waiting for your message late at night

No more tears for missed dates

No more smiles that pass by like a breeze.

I’m busy now, so I’ve forgotten about us

There was once a time when I saw you as everything

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life

I’m busy changing for my future.

-Collected-

Don’t be sad that your wife is a worker

My heart has gradually hardened with the years

I no longer dare to dream of anything romantic

I’ve learned to wear a mask for life.

This life is tough, my dear!

Eight hours a day, with a few potatoes to fill my stomach

Sometimes I work overtime, exhausted and hungry

Unable to cook dinner for the kids.

The worker’s uniform has worn out with time

Everyday work repeats endlessly

My hands are no longer soft

Wiping off your sweat, my dear.

The needle and thread seem destined for one pair

Thanks to workers who sweat tirelessly

I understand that, so I love life even more

And don’t be sad that your wife is a worker.

-Collected-

I’m not sad about the exhausting construction site
Nor about the sweat-drenched labor
What makes me sad is the loneliness
On the journey of life, where paths diverge

I don’t worry about food and clothes
Nor the storms on this road of life
But I do worry when the wind turns
And I find myself alone, adrift in solitude

I don’t cry when the night is cold
Alone with a single blanket
What makes me cry is the feeling of neglect
When sincere affection is met with indifference

I don’t get angry being alone in the crowd
In a strange city, far from home
But I do get angry because of the distance
When there is no one to comfort me

If we’ve loved, let’s not bring sorrow
Because life is too short, my dear.

-Bùi Huy-
August 2020