Top 15 Most Beautiful Poems About Parental Love and Sacrifice

A mother’s love is beyond measure, words cannot express it
A father’s affection, so deep, cannot be counted
Like a wave, constantly surging with strength
How can anyone bear the weight of a mountain’s peak?

Every moment with my mother brings a sense of peace
When storms arise, my father will protect me with all his might
In their love, there’s a lifetime of selfless sacrifice
My mother will forever shield me, keeping me safe.

Like the vast ocean with endless waves
The river’s water rising, unyielding
At dawn, the bright sunlight shines through
In my mother’s eyes, I see all joys and sorrows.

The ocean’s gentle waves, in harmony with the tides
The chill of winter soon fades away
A father’s love is as tall as the highest mountains
The affection of a mother as endless as the Eastern Sea.

-Collected-

The hammock swings gently, cradling me to sleep
The cool breeze from the caulk leaves lulls me into a deep rest
While Father is out serving the country
Mother tends to the garden, planting with love.

Planes roar overhead, and bombs fall from the sky
The earth trembles as gunfire shatters the stillness
Into the shelter we run, as the bombs explode
In those moments, all I can feel is fear and longing.

Wherever Mother went, I was by her side
Carried in her arms, resting on her shoulder
Those were the days of my early childhood
In my heart, Father’s sacrifice and Mother’s love remain forever clear.

When I was sick and in pain
Mother stayed awake, tending to me all night
Before dawn, she was already working, tireless
Her hands, like the sun, warmed and nurtured me.

Meals were humble, with crabs and snails she gathered
She gave me her portion so I could eat, always with a smile
Her only wish was for me to thrive and succeed
To excel in school and grow stronger each day.

The storm came, blowing away our thatched roof
Only the walls remained, as rain poured through
Illness spread, but Mother never gave up
In her worn clothes, she kept fighting for us, unyielding.

As I grew older, Mother’s eyes grew weary
Her heart full of quiet sorrow as she waited for Father
In her solitude, she stood by, a pillar of love
Though worn by time, her spirit remained strong.

Her love was a boundless force
Though frail and fragile, her spirit never wavered
Father’s absence left a gap, but Mother’s sacrifice never faltered
She gave everything for us, her children, without complaint.

I look up at the evening clouds
And see her figure, faint and distant, fading away
The years passed, and she went on her final journey
My heart, though full of love, aches with the pain of her absence.

Mother, now at peace with the ancestors
Her spirit watches over us, guiding our lives
Though she is no longer here, her love remains
Blessing her children and grandchildren, ensuring our safety and peace.

- Tam Nguyên -

A single rose pinned on my chest
During Vu Lan, my heart is full of love and longing
Father carried the burden of the world on his shoulders
While Mother nourished me with her unconditional love, all her life.

Father's love, Mother's sacrifice... oh, Mother
On Vu Lan, I honor them, never to forget
Mother is the very flesh of my being
Father, like the everlasting Tản Viên mountain.

A rose on my chest, dear Mother
Honoring Father, cherishing Mother, forever grateful
On Vu Lan, I light an incense stick
Paying tribute to the love and sacrifice that shaped my life.

Now, as I have grown, I pray
For my parents to rest in peace, in eternal tranquility
May they find peace and happiness in the afterlife
And may I carry their love and gratitude throughout my life.

August 16, 2021
- Phạm Mạnh Hùng -

Father is like the towering mountain
Mother, a mighty tree standing strong in the home
The mountain shields the ancient forest
While Mother's sweet milk nourishes and raises me.

Father is like the gentle breeze
The river is deep, the sea vast – never forget their love
As children, we often complain
But we never realize the pain Mother bears silently.

Filial piety for Father calls for visits and respect
Being gentle and obedient to Mother, with kindness in our hearts
How can words express all the gratitude we feel
For the love and sacrifice they’ve given, unreturned?

Through their lives, they worked tirelessly to raise us
As I grow, I carry their names and love in my heart
Father is like the mountain, Mother is the river
As a child, I vow to honor them for the gift of life.

- Vân Lê -

November 29, 2018

In the month of July, the Vu Lan Festival
We remember our parents’ boundless sacrifices
Countless tears fall with reverence
The devotion of father and mother – how can we ever repay?

The rose pinned on our chest symbolizes love
We call upon the ‘higher beings’ in deep respect, their images forever engraved in our hearts
Repaying the nurturing and birthing grace
Parents give us all, a love as vast as the sea

The mountain high mirrors a father’s duty
The river’s flow reflects a mother’s boundless care
Together, they help us weather any storm
Guiding us through life’s challenging journey

They shape our future, providing a path
Ensuring we walk with strength through the years ahead
Clothing may fade, but their love never ends
Success and achievement – their legacy is everlasting

They gave everything for us
Forever engraved in our hearts, this debt of gratitude
Honoring our parents through every illness
We cherish their love and care, always faithful

Respecting our parents, a lifelong duty
To be filial – a promise we keep in our hearts
Our hearts, crimson with love and duty
The gratitude for our parents – as vast as the sky and sea

The moral truth of life remains the same
To obey our parents’ words – a duty not to forget
Our bond is unbreakable, ever strong
Children and grandchildren must forever repay the blessing from above

- Vu Van Khanh -

Hanoi 16/8/2021

A father’s love and a mother’s devotion are endless
A father’s warmth shines like the sun above
The mountains are high, the seas are vast
And a mother’s love, so tender and deep, holds us close

A father’s care is peaceful and kind
A mother’s affection is rich, woven into the fabric of home
Every time we fall, a mother’s heart weeps for us
And a father lifts us back up, steadying our path

In times of illness and under the harsh sun
A mother nurses us, while a father gives his healing touch
A father’s embrace is warm and sweet
A mother’s love is deep and everlasting – how could we ever forget?

Now I stand tall, fully grown
With knowledge in my heart, but never forgetting their sacrifice
Though my parents have passed on
The incense burns forever, and their memory lives within me.

- Hoang Gia -

22/07/2021

A father's dedication, a mother's love, and the guidance of teachers
Inherit the wisdom of the sages from times past
To be a good person, one must understand what is right
Repay the kindness and gratitude for a bright future

The boundless sacrifices of parents
For their children, they suffer without complaint
The road may be tough, the journey uncertain
Yet parents give up their own for their children's well-being

Teachers are not our parents, but their kindness is no less
They teach and nurture us with care and patience
They give us the two qualities of Virtue and Talent
And help us soar like birds in the vast sky

With tomorrow's calm weather and favorable winds
We will succeed and live a flourishing life
When eating fruit, remember who planted the tree
And when drinking clean water, remember the source of it all.

- Quyên Hoàng -

Some people are blessed with both a mother and a father

But I was orphaned, my childhood lost in haze
Yearning, I search for those early days
To find the sweet milk that once graced my lips

I am searching to find myself again
The love of my father, the grace of my mother shaped me
In the deep ache of memory
I seek the shadows of my parents along the village path

Half a lifetime wandering far
Where can I find my parents? The golden evening sun sets...
I search all corners of the earth...
For the warm embrace and gentle kindness of years past

I seek my mother in the rain
Asking the Thunder God: Why can't you bring her back?
My heart forever aches
Where is the comforting presence of my mother in my youth?

I search even in my dreams
Night after night, waiting for someone to return
Half my life, still unable to find peace
Missing my father, yearning for my mother across the vast distance...

I return to the fields, to the farm
Where the sweat of my parents lingers in the soil
They gave me the food that nourished me
And taught me the valuable lessons of life

I search for the fallen moon
The cold of night dissipating... longing for my father's shadow!
I seek in the twilight glow
The lullaby of my mother, echoing across the distance!

Two souls have crossed into the unknown!
Leaving a child to hold onto memories and love
With reverence, I express my wish
May my parents rest in peace in the realm above.

- Hãn Đăng -

The debt of gratitude for the father’s upbringing
A lifetime of toil and sacrifice to raise the child
Always aiming to teach and guide
With both care and discipline, their virtues grew strong

As a child, their nurturing never ceased
Until adulthood when the child stands tall
Forever cherishing the love and care
The father’s and mother’s efforts, a bond that never falls

From infancy to the years of growth
Through hardships, they endured, never letting go
The mother’s love, as deep as the sea
The father’s effort, as high as the mountains glow

Still toiling through life’s harsh fight
Now the child stands proud, remembering their might
Honoring their parents, a legacy passed on
For generations to come, their gratitude shone

What more can be said, as words fall short
Do not let anger fester in the heart
As children, repay the love with grace
And keep the balance of virtue intact in every place.

- Ho Sĩ Thạch Anh -

Lộc An, June 6, 2022

A mother's love is like the vast Pacific Ocean
Endlessly nurturing her child through days of toil
She works tirelessly, journeying far and wide
Hoping her child will grow, loved and strong each day

She nurtures the child’s health, teaches them to be wise
Alone, she shoulders the burden of family life
In times of hardship, during war and strife
A mother bears the weight, providing all with love and pride

Now, as the children grow, they reflect
On the sacrifices their mother made when they were small
Cradled in her arms, like a fragile bird
Her whole life devoted to her children’s call

The debt of parents' love can never be repaid
As children, we must honor them for all their care
Raising us to be strong, wise, and kind
Keeping the tradition of filial piety everywhere

Those who still have a mother by their side
Should not let her tears fall in sorrow or pain
A mother’s love is as vast as the source of rivers
A father's sacrifice is as enduring as the mountains remain.

- Phạm Tường -

The proverb:
(PARENTAL LOVE IS AS IMMENSE AS MOUNT THAI SON
AND MOTHER'S SACRIFICE FLOWS LIKE A RIVER OF LIFE)

One must always cherish the lifelong nurturing from parents.
Fathers raise their children from the moment of birth,
As we honor ancestors, we should honor our parents.
No mountain can measure up to a parent's love.

Despite the high peaks, respect for mothers is paramount,
As fathers guide their children through life.
Children should honor their parents' sacrifice with unwavering devotion,
As we hope for fulfillment in our own lives.

The bond between mother and child is strong, like the first breath of life.
In Vietnam, filial piety is a lifelong commitment.
Within the home, joy and harmony prevail,
And happiness is found in showing gratitude to our parents.

The river of love flows endlessly, teaching us the way of filial duty.
Once born, we must fulfill our role.
With devotion, honor your parents and nurture your filial piety.
Only then can you truly walk the path of respect and devotion to your family.

- Viên Trần -

June 21, 2022
Proverb: Vietnamese folk saying

Parents are noble beings on this earth,
Offering love more valuable than any treasure.
They remain beautiful throughout their lives,
And their love and sacrifice are eternal and proud.
A mother's love is immeasurably precious,
Endlessly filled with boundless devotion.
Through every hardship, their love remains constant,
Always warm, kind, and full of compassion.

Oh, how tender is a mother's love,
Filled with deep affection and memories of home.
Her love is eternal, unbroken, and steadfast,
And she vows to keep her children in her heart forever.
Her love is a journey through time,
With countless silent acts of devotion.
When apart, the heart longs for her, never forgetting,
And the conscience holds her love close forever.

Every act of love from parents is etched in memory,
They gave us life to live and grow.
Through their sacrifices, they shaped us,
With a deep connection of blood and heart.
The lullabies of mothers echo within us,
As they nourish us with their warmth and care.
Though we grow, we always remain within her embrace.
Our parents' labor continues, always for our sake.

Through the years, their strength has worn away,
As they sheltered us beneath their protective arms.
Now with gray hair and tired bodies,
They have weathered countless storms for our well-being.
We see the struggles they faced to raise us,
And we vow to honor them with all our hearts.
May we always stay together, supporting each other,
And repay their love, day and night, with endless gratitude.

- Ngọc Thịnh -

A father's love is as vast as the ocean,
Mount Tai stands as a symbol of its height,
And the strength of the mountains reflects the pride
Of the unwavering love that endures through the years.

A mother's affection flows like a clear river,
Endlessly rising from the source,
It meanders far and wide, carving its way
Through the rivers and seas, in every season of life.

With one heart, we honor our parents with devotion,
A mother's love is always present in our thoughts,
A father's responsibility is an unbroken vow,
Which guides us to live a life of peace and fulfillment.

The essence of filial piety is complete only when,
We respect and honor both father and mother.
The way of life is paved with kindness and care,
And we engrave our gratitude in our hearts forever.

A father's love is as steadfast as Mount Tai,
A mother's love is as endless as the river's flow.
With hearts full of devotion to both, we honor them,
For only then can we walk the true path of filial duty.

November 22, 2021.
- Nguyễn Dựng -

CHA già bóng cả
LÀ trụ vững vàng
BÓNG mây lan tỏa giàu sang
MÁT mày mát mặt họ hàng Tổ tiên

GIỮA dòng nước biến
TRỜI đất đổi thay
MẸ xòe dang rộng cánh tay
LÀ nơi ấm áp hàng ngày vị tha

ĐIỂM mười thưa dạ
TỰA cả vào đây
SUỐT năm cả tháng mỗi ngày
ĐỜI người mang lại thẳng ngay nghĩa tình

CỦA nhiều cách tính
CON một mẹ thôi
CHA LÀ BÓNG MÁT GIỮA TRỜI
MẸ LÀ ĐIỂM TỰA SUỐT ĐỜI CỦA CON.

Ngày 10/11/2021.
- Nguyễn Dựng -

A father's love is as unyielding as Mount Thai Son,
A mother's care is like the endless river flowing from its source.

If you still have your parents, honor them,
Respect is the true path for a child.
Through hard labor, they nourish their children,
Working tirelessly year after year to support their family.

A father is the pillar of the family,
Enduring hardships to provide food and shelter for his children.
He ensures they have an education and protection,
Safeguarding the family and filling their plates with food.

In the face of storms, sun, or rain,
A father shields his child, especially in their early years.
He hopes for his child's growth, hour by hour,
Dreaming of the day his child builds a happy home.

As a father ages, he becomes like the ripe banana on the tree,
The winds of time cause him to grow weaker each day.
If you are blessed to still have your parents, cherish them,
Respect your mother and honor the sacrifices of your father.

Date: June 18, 2022
- Phạm Mạnh Hùng -