Top 10 Best Poems by Author Nguyễn Ngọc Lê My

Why not try placing your hand over my heart?
To feel how fragile my heart beats when you're near
Just having you here makes everything seem uncertain, even the strongest parts of me
Wanting to kneel at your feet, to ease my burdens.

Will you dare, to face challenges with me?
Will you dare to leave footprints together with me in the sand?
To walk with me along the vast blue sea?
Will you dare to cross the ocean or wander the world with me?

Will you dare, to help me rebuild our dreams?
Let go of the past, forget the old wounds
If you ever feel weak, come to me and cry
Life's hardships or mistakes, let me handle them.

Will you dare, to let the wind blow away all the ashes?
To wipe away the memories that have worn down your heart
I'm not much, but I'm strong
I will wait for you, I’ll stay here for you.

“Who will be with me through my moments of intoxication?”
You must sober up, for no one enjoys a bitter life, like a cup of wine
If you feel there's nothing left or if something is missing
I'm here, just throw away the emptiness or fill it up.

Please, I ask you!

Why not try holding my hand?
Why not hug me just once to see how your heart feels in turmoil?
Why not kiss me, my lips are trembling
Why not come closer... I've been waiting for a hug.

The mountain town has just entered winter
Because I miss you, my cheeks are flushed
The mountains lean, the sunset falls silently
The pine trees whisper gently as if they’re secrets shared.

Oh, the mountain town, filled with memories of highs and lows
A bit of love turns into longing
Even a small memory never fades
Why is the town so quiet, why is it filled with unease?

The town is still, for we’re not going the same way
Hiding my love and longing in a small corner
I miss the slope where the wild sunflowers bloom
And the one I loved who has gone far away.

The town is full of sadness and endless regrets
The season of wild sunflowers floats on the old paths.

The wind turns cold, biting and sharp
Remember to keep your skin warm
Don’t let the chill reach your tender lips
This winter, I’ll have no one by my side.

Wrap your scarf tight when you go out, listen to me
Don’t let the cold make your soft hands tremble
When you go out at night, remember to wear warm clothes and shoes
The mountain town’s night rains softly, quietly.

Walk slowly, don’t rush, my dear
For in this season, my heart feels unsteady
Without you, I don’t have anyone to lean on
Waiting for you to return and warm my dreams of love.

Will you not come back, or are you still hesitant?
The autumn fades, sighing softly
Trying to hold onto the cold breeze, trying to make the moon stay
I cannot hold autumn forever.

My little hands can’t embrace your shoulders fully
The cold has arrived, biting and chilling
Just as we promised, why didn’t you return in time
For today’s last rain of the season to spread all over.

Winter is here, my lips are numb with silence
I wish I could hear words of love and comfort
You didn’t say, but don’t be sad
The cold has arrived, remember to keep warm, okay?

Cry, my love, let the pain be eased
Let go of the bitterness life has brought
Even a man is still just a human
Cry once and bury the past away.

How much should you cry to feel enough?
Cry to release the hurt from deep within
It’s not easy to see a man’s tears
They skillfully hide them, swallowing quietly.

Let yourself cry, don’t hold back the tears
Cry, my love, to lighten your heart
Let the world say what it will
Why must we always suffer and be sad?

Cry, my love, no need for consolation
Cry to wash away all shame and regret
Then you’ll feel your heart as light as dreams
And forget everything, returning to reality.

Don’t hold onto pain so tightly
Whether you’re wise or foolish, it doesn’t matter, just be sincere
Living honestly may make you lose out
But it’s never about calculation or fighting for happiness.

I’m far away, sending you a thousand wishes
Live peacefully, without shame ever
Cry once, release it, then move on
As a man, live like a true gentleman.

From now on, learn to live with calm
In a world full of struggle and deceit
Learn to release, to let go of worry and pain
Release the burden, stop overthinking and searching

From now on, learn to live in silence
To listen, to see with understanding
What is needed, our hearts already know
Be still, love yourself more deeply

From now on, learn to let go of anger
To regain the dreams we once craved
For a time, my heart wandered astray
As life is like endless grains of sand

Life is transient, why should we count every moment?
Don’t be burdened by rage, jealousy, or sorrow
We are born with our own fate
Learn to accept, to release the worries and pain

From now on, live with peace
Embrace whatever choices we make
Not sad, not lost amidst life’s turbulence
Hoping that in the end, we’ll find “Peace”.

The lush green shores of Hue, oh Hue!
The trees and grasses have transformed into heavenly gardens
The people walk lightly, their steps unheard
Yet their hearts are heavy with love, beyond measure

The scent of ancient jasmine in Hue’s air
The purple hue of autumn calls out dreams
The gentle hum of folk songs lingers over the waves
The waves remain still, held by the shores’ love

Does Hue hold onto your youthful dreams?
Can you return to those pink, fleeting years?
So you may relive those past moments
When the blossoms first bloomed with their sweet poetry

The bonds of friendship and love, Hue weaves so well
The springtime flowers bear fruit through the years
The evening spider’s web weaves across the dusk
And our hearts are stirred by Hue’s endless allure.

What’s the weather like in Hanoi right now, my love?
This morning, the mountain town was soaked with rain, hurried and sudden
The downpour crashed down, noisy and overwhelming
At times, whispering, at others, loud with the heart's rush

The unexpected rain brings memories, longing
It makes my heart swell with desire
My heart beats with a deep yearning
All the love stirs silently within me

Oh Hanoi, do you remember me?
Send me some sunshine to warm my cheeks
Give me a gentle embrace
To warm my heart, knowing I am loved

Oh Hanoi, how deeply I miss you
The mountain town remembers you too
This morning’s rain touched my longing
And I love Hanoi more than words can express

The mountain town’s weather is turning towards winter.

Last night I heard you say Hanoi is raining
Outside, a thousand raindrops are falling
The rain pours down, blending with the longing
Gathering to form rivers that flow through life

The weather report says a storm is coming
But strangely, I still feel at peace
Like your love by my side, protecting me
Turning the autumn storm into something gentle

The wind blows fiercely, yet the Ngoc Lan flowers still bloom
The scent lingers, faintly filling the old streets
The memories flood back, stirring the past
And that same fragrance from those days returns now.

I don't know what to write, about our love
After everything, only pain and tears remain
You took the happiness with you, why add sharp words?
Don't rub salt into the wound, I won't cry anymore

I don't know what to write, about the days we spent together
Because the longing and love are just a pile of burning ashes
Go ahead, but don't step on a heart that's dying
The love is gone, just quietly walk away.

October shifts, the month of goodbyes
The memories rush back, suddenly I wake up
I don’t want to hold on to someone who doesn’t care anymore
Don’t take your heart out, gambling with life

Sorry to myself, just one more time
I’ll keep a little of what’s fleeting, though it’s hard to hold on
That love, let’s call it a game of fate
For the human heart is fragile, like lime

The years have passed, how many times have I cried myself out
Don’t cling to each other, it will only hurt the one left behind
That happiness is decaying in the whirlwind
Lost now, two lives drifting in opposite directions.

Suddenly, I feel an indescribable sadness
The poem of my life never seems to end
I long to lean on you, but you're too far away
So I hold onto poetry, yet it mocks me?

Though I know that this world is but a temporary place
Life is impermanent, flowing like a river
Reflections grow deep, aching with pain
Life is cruel, and people mock each other's ruin

So be it, I struggle in this pool of sorrow
The days are desolate, nights cold with indifferent stars
The soul is barren, silent as withered grass
The body is fragile, lost in a life of fleeting moments

I raise my gaze with defiant despair
Trying to smile, to wear an impermanent bloom
Oh heart, why does this world feel so narrow?
The silent woman deep in the mirror’s reflection.