Top 10 Poems About Slowing Down: Beautiful and Profound

Slow down, don’t rush through life

A wrong step will lead to endless sorrow

Don’t turn into an enemy, stay kind

For life is fleeting, like dust in the wind

Slow down to see your mistakes

Then turn around and find a way to amend

Don’t compare yourself to others

Live for yourself and the future ahead

Slow down, but don’t falter

For life is short, how long do we endure?

Silent struggles, the pain cuts deep

Why not bury it at the bottom of a pit?

Slow down, embrace the present

Only then will you see past losses fade

Like the waning moon, it’s a distant trace

Or the sunset at the end of the day

Slow down, for there are many paths ahead

Joy and sorrow live within the heart

To live peacefully, avoid repeating mistakes

Remind yourself to live slowly.

Author: Tùng Trần

Rain falls hurriedly, unknowingly, on the city streets

The lonely cries break the silence of the night

Evening rides home… finding peace again

Rushed words weigh heavy on tired shoulders… lingering regrets…

Against the sun and wind, we search for stillness

The simple moments of life are beautiful, not far away

The trails of love remain in our lives

Don’t let life fall away like a withered leaf…

Don’t rush past one another in thoughtless haste

Spinning endlessly in the whirlwind of time

Winning and losing, they will eventually fade

But the scars of life will stay forever

Slow down to love, with a friendly smile

To warm the heart… and comfort a lonely soul

Don’t lose the vibrant blood that runs through your veins

Rushing toward the pursuit of fame and fortune

One day, you’ll realize… life becomes a blur

And the call of the heart, lost forever

Unable to return to the stillness of the night

To rediscover yourself in a sea of hurried words…

Author: Phú Sĩ

'If there was only one day left to live'
Would anyone still long for wealth and fame?
Or would we wish to turn back time
To breathe in the fresh winds of a new beginning?

Life often rushes by
But how many truly understand themselves?
Greed, anger, and desire for false glory
Only to regret and blame life for its unfairness.

Everyone knows that when we pass
Our bodies will return to dust and fade away
Nothing remains, not even emptiness
Yet we still chase after fleeting hopes.

Live slowly to elevate your life
Embrace compassion, let go of fame and fortune
Live with kindness so that one day
When you leave this world, you’ll be remembered with love.

Feel the warmth of love and longing
So that this life leaves behind enduring bonds of affection.

- Autumn Fragrance -

I am a billionaire... of time

Taking slow steps through life’s journey.

A stream of haste, rushing by

Yet I sit still, breathing in my own pace.

A bustling world of sound and color

But I choose to pause... blending with nature’s rhythm.

In the morning, I admire the gentle flower

Engage in quiet conversation with the peaceful garden

Whisper softly to the dew drops

Do you know, dear, that all things are impermanent?

In the evening, the vast sky stretches endlessly

A single incense stick, offering peace wherever it burns...

The crescent moon hangs high in the sky

As I chant my night prayers, filled with love...

Life is but a fleeting dream

Why be so troubled by distant, vain desires?

Is anyone awake in this life?

If so, I’ll share with you my wealth

This life is short, so let your soul soar freely among the clouds!

I am a billionaire of time

For I am not a slave to my own desires.

Today, I choose to live slowly

Doing what I enjoy, letting my mind relax

Today, I live with kindness and peace

Forgetting everything, as carefree as a child

Today, I focus on my health

Love myself, and the rest will follow

Today, time passes gently, smoothly

It feels deep, sweet, and yet indifferent

Today, I stand still for a moment

To look around, letting go of my doubts

Forgetting one tree but remembering the whole forest

My heart is light, counting each slow step

Today, my lips smile, my eyes shine

Happiness feels weightless, yet like a lifetime

Life is joyful, no need to wait for the full moon

The rising sun comes from within me.

- Collected -

Should we slow down a bit, my love?

In this life that’s already rushing by

Slow down the memories, the jealousy, the goodbyes

To truly understand each other in the silence of our eyes.

Should we take one step back

So no one is left lonely or alone?

To catch the scent of your hair in the breeze

To hold your hand gently, securely.

Should we slow down the passion we feel

So love can slowly fill the days ahead?

Even if one day the seas run dry

We’ll still be lifelong companions, no matter what.

Should we gently heal the pain we carry

Slowly, with true love in our hearts?

Who hasn’t known the loss and gain of life?

The past remains in the heart, how can we not grieve?

Life is full of twists and turns

Should we quietly share our love

To hear the heart whisper

Singing a love song, leaving behind all confusion.

Should we slow down a bit, my love?

Author: Lê Hồng Mận

In life, there are only two times we truly cry

When we’re born, struggling in our mother's arms

And when our parents leave us, forever gone

But we go on living, blossoming for our own sake

Smile brighter, even when the heart feels withered

To bring joy to our friends and family

Smile softly even when gossip fills the air

Hold your head high when others cast judgment

Smile with kindness to those who live in deceit

Live content with the lies they tell

Feign joy for the heartless ones

Mixing truth and lies, black and white, time and again

If you can, let go and ease your heart

Live with grace, and find peace in your life

Be content within yourself, and you will feel light

Ignore the mocking words and the sneers

Open your heart to embrace love

And rise up when you’re about to fall

Slow down, there’s no need to rush

Just smile, and let the tears stop flowing.

- Mai Nguyễn -

We grow old, but the world remains forever young

When we’re gone, the world will still be at peace

Slow down, don’t be consumed by sorrow

Life is fleeting, and we return to dust.

Why regret? It’s just a feeling of loss

Love comes and goes… in the blink of an eye

Stop for a moment to calm the storm within

Find peace so your heart can continue to beat.

The past is distant… who can say it’s truly remembered?

Happiness is near… yet it may not last forever

Don’t become like the silkworm, forever tangled

In the web of fate, endlessly twisting.

- Lê Vũ Phương Yến -

When we slow down, life becomes meaningful

We stop caring about the criticisms and gossip

Does wealth or poverty really matter?

Life is fleeting, we leave this world alone

Every breath, born and then fades away

Younger or older, death comes for us all

It’s all predestined, as time unfolds

Our deeds shape our path, whether dark or light

When we purify our hearts with kindness

Our faith strengthens, and we carry it through

In the end, blessings shine bright

For it’s through good deeds and true intentions that we prosper...

- Bạch Vân Nhi -

Sometimes we need to slow down a bit
To let our souls find a moment of peace
Welcome the morning with a gentle smile
Embrace the first rays of the new day

With joy in our hearts, we continue on
The colors of earth and sky mesmerize
We pass through the days with ease
And realize just how beautiful life is

The most wonderful things are often unseen
But are felt deeply within the heart
Happiness is never something to seek
It resides forever in our chest, right here!

- Thương Huyền -