Top 16 Beautiful Poems by Poet Dạ Vũ

HOPE FOR NEWS

It's been several days without hearing from you

Are the waves calm as your ship arrives?

Remember, my love, that I am here waiting

Steadfast, we'll cross the waves to be together

Deep in my heart, there's no more pain

For I know you will be by my side

Through every storm, we'll face it together

And call your name in peaceful lands

So that when you return, we'll be a family

All the plans you shared and promises made

You told me not to be sad anymore

But without news from you, how can I be happy?

Dạ Vũ

HOPE

Do you hear the sound of our child calling?

The waves are lapping, sending their message

The day you receive the ship, the little one was still red and crying

But now, they're running all over the house

What if this time makes us grow further apart?

In a few days, our family will be reunited

I'm so anxious that sleep escapes me

The sailor's wife - waiting... nothing else matters

Strong, I grow through the loneliness

Anger - this emotion is forbidden

My suspicions, I must set aside

Thousands of miles away, you can't comfort me right now

Counting the days until we meet at the airport

Is this what you're feeling too?

For soon, you'll be free from your burdens

The sorrows of a supporter's life will be over

Dạ Vũ

DEAR...

My dear wife... I'm doing well on the ship

And I hope you and our child are fine too, right?

Remember to get some sleep at home, don't wait up for me

Once this trip ends, I promise I'll take a few more days off

These past years, we've had some debts to pay

But I can't yet provide you with a big house

But I promise, this is not just a dream

As long as you and our child are by my side

Listen to me: only positive feelings can last

That's how a husband's love and a wife's devotion endure

In this life, I've allowed myself to have debts

Only you... the mother of our child

I wish you peace for a new day

Now it's my turn to sleep after my shift

Sending you my thoughts through this message

Let's cherish the love we shared, even on the days apart

Dạ Vũ

WHEN A SAILOR MEETS THE WAVES

By now, I’m sure you and our child are asleep

The ship just docked, and I’ve managed to spare a moment

Sending these words to my dear wife: "Don’t be upset

Don’t stay up waiting when the lights are out"

Just a few more hours, and the day will break

I’ll hurry back to my work then

After reading your message, remember to send me pictures

Of our family so I can see them

I miss you so much, especially when we're apart

The days together are counted on my fingers

Isn’t it true that I’m lucky

For having you, as we share life’s burdens

Promise me, love, you’ll never change

Don’t be surprised to hear me like this

For I owe you these words

And when I return, I’ll repay you with the vast ocean

Dạ Vũ

SAILOR- THE DAY WE MET

That day

It was my mistake

While silently

Calling her name

You knew this

So you sent these words

"I'm not the one

You were searching for"

Then you sent me

Your picture

"And said, look here

This photo looks so familiar

Short hair, the same dress

And even the lips

Isn't it similar?

Do you notice?

The books she reads

Seem to be your favorites too

It's as if she’s you

The name... oh, how strange

It’s like it’s meant to be

There are so many similarities

Tell me, what do you think?"

"Well, maybe

Our tastes are alike

The same color clothes

The names matching

But it’s not as you think

Because I’m different

At least that much is true

And then, just like that

We grew closer

With some anger in our conversation

You, the sailor

And me, your support

Sending each other love

Across thousands of miles"

"Don't think too much

Age doesn’t matter

I’ll be your husband

And you’ll be my wife

Wait for me at home

Until I return

And our vows are fulfilled

Okay, my girl!"

Dạ Vũ

TODAY, I AM SAD

We haven't gone on a date, yet you’re with someone else?

These past few days, do you remember the promises?

You said you'd love me, no one else would do

So today, what am I receiving from you?

Tell me, I need an explanation

Who are they, this person with you?

Are they close friends? I can't help but notice

Life is full of unexpected twists

Why do I feel so sad today?

Tears want to fall but my lips and eyes are tight

The girl I miss, I still remember your eyes

You once promised to be my support

In the days ahead, I’ll be boarding the ship again

The sun will be harsh, but my heart feels cold

When I return, will someone still be by my side?

Like you promised... is that still true?

Dạ Vũ

DEAR HOMELAND

Sri Lanka is stormy this season

Sending my longing to you

The life of a sailor is familiar

But why do I feel so intoxicated?

Is it because I’ve engraved your image

In my heart, and now in this storm

I find myself loving you even more?

At home, please don’t be angry

For it only adds to my worries

If the days apart are long

Feel free to enjoy yourself

But when I return, wait for me

I will hold your hand

And we’ll build together

A home full of happiness

Sometimes, my work is exhausting

While everyone else rests

I remind myself to keep going

So I hope that you think of me

And never let yourself falter

For any reason

Dạ Vũ

THE HOLIDAY OF A SAILOR'S CHILD

Buy something for our child, please

I will make it up when I return home

I hope the child understands the heart of a father

Though I know gifts are just material things

Yet on every occasion, I must apologize

My heart holds onto this for your future

Do your best and learn what is good

Father does not fear hard work, even with the waves

Hearing the storm, my heart longs

When you sleep soundly, my child... I miss you so much

Whenever I have free time, I only look at your picture

To ease the exhaustion of the long months

Here, I... the ship is still sailing

I will spare a few minutes to remind your mother

Tomorrow is the holiday... I am sorry, my love

I won’t be with you like other fathers

Dạ Vũ

CONGRATULATIONS, SAILOR'S DAY

What words can I write for you?

After a tiring day, I send my longing to the land

Where amidst the waves, who do you think of in the late afternoon?

With so many things, I ask the sea to keep them safe for me

You understand my hesitation

For I worry about you handling everything alone

With the daily struggles of taking care of the family

Who are you waiting for during these long days apart?

"Think about it, I won’t blame you

Because this job is so cruel, my love

People think they understand it by hearing it from others

They think the sailors are living the dream

Traveling the world without spending a penny

When they return, they see the girls looking at them

But none of them know the truth behind the dream"

"They don't know that each sailor is alone in a corner

After a shift, we can barely breathe

The clothes are drenched in sweat

And those worn-out shoes have followed us on many journeys"

"My love, it’s not the same now

Like the farewell of those others

Some left for the first time with their wives expecting a child

But the husband was not there to witness the birth"

Thank you, my love... for the songs you’ve written

About my profession on this honored day

Tomorrow, the media will fall silent again

So take care of yourself and make wise decisions"

"What are you saying that makes my heart ache so?

If you love me, please don’t let go

I will wait... for the day we will share happiness

Wishing you luck in this trip, my love"

Dạ Vũ

WRITTEN FOR THE JOB OF A SAILOR I LOVE

Don’t ask me why I love the sea

Admiring the sailor's life, always afloat

Even my heart doesn’t quite know why

How should I answer to please you?

I have seen the struggle behind the smile

Each shift covered in sweat and toil

The loneliness that surrounds the vast sea

Longing for home, longing for rainy afternoons

But I can’t return until late in the day

Set that aside, as I ride with the waves

Who understands this? Or do they just think the ship's life is the easiest?

Everyone in life is different

And sailors are no exception

Why group them all together?

Why despise all the men in this profession?

Look at the sea, how peaceful and blue

From the shore, it seems so calm

But you, the sailors, carry so much pain

During stormy days, hauling tons of cargo

Perhaps that’s why my heart is heavy

I send these verses, rhythms, and melodies

To help me understand something miraculous

The profession of a sailor, beloved by all

Dạ Vũ

NARRATIVE ESSAY: "I LOVE MY SAILOR FATHER"

Writing to tell you about today

This essay, if well written, will earn me a good grade

I talk about the person I deeply respect and love

And recount the days when Dad was home

Although he was on break, he still worked hard

He helped Mom with a hundred little tasks

Like the worn-out shoes that Mom had to use

The study table with legs uneven

Or the doorframe that I kept tripping over

And the roof now no longer leaks when it rains

Then, he would prepare breakfast and lunch

"Help Mom a little, the days are busy"

Our family gathered around the dinner table

Listening to Dad’s stories of life on the ship

"We ran out of water, and there were few vegetables

We shared whatever we had when the seas were calm

We put the family first, then thought about our loved ones

You’ll understand when you become a sailor

Oh, the profession... so full of hardships

Sometimes, I wonder so many times

Should I stay or go? It’s hard to decide

If I take a break, will I miss my family’s needs?

If I keep going, they’ll worry about me

I remind myself to keep pushing for a few more voyages

Always worrying when I can’t be home for the holidays

Concerned with providing for the family’s needs

Grateful to my wife, who’s been a good partner

She has shared the burdens with me all these years

This essay isn’t like the others

The teacher read it and gave me advice

"Sailors will get used to rough seas

Hang in there, Dad’s ship will soon dock"

Dạ Vũ

WHAT DISADVANTAGES DO YOU FACE, MY LOVE?

Loving a sailor comes with its hardships, doesn’t it, my dear?

On holidays, it feels like they don't exist

While others are buying gifts large and small

Do you feel jealous or want to leave me?

Then tonight, the longing rises again

I want to call you, but you are so far away

I want to tell you everything I’m thinking

As I stand at the door of our home

Loving from afar requires trust

Don’t imagine things, it would hurt me

Here I am, alone with the blue sea

But in my heart, you are always with me

I love you more... my heart always reminds me

Even through hardships, I must keep going

With you by my side, I can carry the happiness of a sailor

Dạ Vũ

THE DAY YOU RETURN, JOY MULTIPLIES

The ship has just received the news from you

Our child is on the way, growing inside

When you return, it will likely be the birth day

Oh, the joy! Together, we await it

With another child, our happiness will be complete

During your absence, I have someone to whisper to

Reminding me to avoid overthinking

For the family, for our beautiful child... with a smile

As the child grows, I’ll send you a perfect score

Proud to say, our child supports the sailor’s homefront

With love from parents, ready to face the future

We’ll stand firm, even against the stormy seas

Sending my love to you, so far away

Distance means nothing when love is strong

Dạ Vũ

WHEN LOVING A SAILOR

Loving a sailor is lonely, my dear

For the dangers he faces, he cannot predict

Many risk their lives in such uncertain bets

With pirates and fierce storms that rage and roar

Loving a sailor brings so many longings

No leisurely Saturdays to spend with you

Or holidays... when sadness creeps in

You will understand those moments of anger...

Loving a sailor, what do you gain?

Love is sent with each wave of the sea

Choose the path you deserve to walk

When you cannot love a man like me, a sailor

A message to you, who loves the sea

Think carefully about what I've just said

Don't let your heart ache with regret

When you cannot overcome the loneliness

The dangers cannot be named

And the waiting might be in vain... my love

Dạ Vũ

GOOD NEWS FOR MID-AUTUMN

I want to send this to you

The atmosphere of Mid-Autumn

Because here on the ship, it's like being in prison

Just the other day, you sighed

But today is even worse

When the internet signal completely disappears

Holding my phone, I wait in vain

For the green light to appear

The kids perform their shows

The whole village is happy

I feel for you, so lonely and sad

Only the waves are your company

Remember when I saw you off?

You said something, do you recall?

"Next Mid-Autumn, I hope

We’ll have a daughter

I’ll make some lanterns

Star lanterns, hanging high on the screen

She’ll watch and smile, full of joy"

Oh, my love, I tell you now

Your wish has come true

But I still don't know when the baby is born

Whether a boy or a princess

I just hope she dances

Like the Mid-Autumn festivals ahead

Just like what you wished for

And when we hear the news, we’ll celebrate

Well, goodbye for now, I’ll stop writing

Watching from afar, take care

We both wait at home

Dạ Vũ

A STRANGER'S MESSAGE TO A PASSERBY

I’m sorry for pulling you into the past

Where each day I wallow in sorrow and pain

There’s no shortage of times I feel disheartened

You never forced a smile when I confided

I know life is hard for you, a sailor

Drifting on the vast ocean, living through endless waves

I know you worry about our shared family

Your elderly parents, living on poor land

I know you carry many burdens

Taking on all the work to support us

From far away, under the blue sky of the sea

I regret that my youth is slipping away

Thank you so much, stranger

As the new year approaches, I wish you good fortune

The old ship but new experiences await

Next year, may there be no more sadness

Dạ Vũ