1. Poem: SPRING DREAMS - Moon Anh
SPRING DREAMS
Poem: Moon Anh
I wish to be the drifting cloud,
Flying through the windswept sky.
Spring arrives and pauses at my doorstep,
Admiring the flowers as they bloom.
I wish to be a drop of dew,
Rolling down a soft rose petal,
Infusing the color of love with its purple hue,
Spending a lifetime with it, full of devotion.
Today, my heart feels suddenly empty,
Looking towards the horizon, I yearn even more.
The vast ocean separates us,
Who would let the day pass by unnoticed?
The evening rain falls, heavy and deep,
Flowing through the bond of old friends,
Seeping into the soul of the artist,
Enchanted by the flavor of love.
Mc: 7/1/2019


2. Poem: DREAMS AND WISHES - Lê Thị Hồng Nhung
DREAMS AND WISHES
Lê Thị Hồng Nhung
Life is not always as we dream,
But faith continues to make those dreams glow.
Love is not as we imagine,
But life’s love must burn brightly and passionately!
Live as the river does,
Though winding, it still flows.
Through storms, through hills, and endless mountains,
One day, it will reach the vast ocean...
Life will be beautiful, don't you see???
We will paint our home with joy and happiness!
Adding color!
Adding dreams that flutter...
No matter how many storms rage outside,
We will let the storm stop at the door...
Let’s blow together to ignite the fire,
The flame of faith...
Everything will be as dreamed and wished...
For the heart is passionately in love with life!
Author - Lê Thị Hồng Nhung
Hà Nội, 20/12/2018


3. Poem: WHAT IF...! - Trương Túy Anh
WHAT IF...!
Poem: Trương Túy Anh
What if I had a shoulder to lean on,
For my heart to find warmth and solace.
What if I had a deep love,
To bind me to my beloved, to cherish forever.
What if, in times of weakness,
There was someone to lift me up, to hold me close.
What if, when I felt lost,
Someone opened their arms to hold me tight.
What if, on every journey,
There was a companion to walk with me, to face every challenge.
What if my love remained ever bright,
Like a flower, full of fragrance and beauty in its prime.
What if... What if... What if...!!


4. Poem: WAVES FAR FROM THE SHORE - Đặng Thị Bảo Trâm
WAVES FAR FROM THE SHORE
Đặng Thị Bảo Trâm
The waves are far from the shore,
Do they have any message for you, my dear?
Like the days when you were mine,
Graceful, full of beauty and charm.
One day you visited the waves,
With countless dreams in your heart.
In a love that was doomed to fail,
Which tender marks of affection should remain?
Could it be the waves miss you?
So they whisper endlessly,
Borrowing from an eternal love story,
To create their own poetry.
One day you left,
Carrying many treasures of the past.
Do you know? The waves cried,
Rippling gently, forever far from the shore.
And one day, when you remember,
You will visit the green, moss-covered shore.
The timeless memories of love,
The waves will continue to remind you of it.
26/11/2018
Poem: Tịnh Nhiên


5. Poem: EVERLASTING LOVE FOR MY TEACHER - Thanh Trang
EVERLASTING LOVE FOR MY TEACHER
Thanh Trang
I feel my heart stir when I hear the drum beat,
And tears begin to fall in two bitter streams.
With light steps, I seek a quiet place,
The voice of that day, teacher! It never fades away.
The boatman takes me toward the future,
While the waves relentlessly rage and crash.
My mind awakens, urging me to rise,
Planting seeds, sowing dreams with my hands.
Three long years, more than mere verses,
The lessons never once fell asleep.
The lesson plan shines brightly with each word,
A lifetime of integrity, unwavering and true.
Now far away, I suddenly feel a deep yearning,
Blaming the passing season, how swiftly it has gone.
The days of the white uniform meant everything to me,
For with a golden heart, my love for my teacher will last forever.
07/10/2018. Thanh Trang


6. Poem: HOME SWEET HOME! - Nguyễn Đức Phúc
HOME SWEET HOME!
Author: Nguyễn Đức Phúc
Fifty years have passed since I left,
Today I return, yet forget the house as I read poetry.
It feels real, yet seems like a dream,
The old riverbank remains, still here today.
In the past, the waters were full,
Now, though shallow, this is still the river.
The corn fields bloom as before,
Still marking the boundary by the creek’s flow.
It is still the Rộ River, the river of home,
That brings back memories of my childhood.
Those far from home continue to dream,
That the homeland is where they wait for their return.
Remembering the day I returned home to read poetry. 14/3/2019.


7. Poem: MY EMBRACE - Ngô Quang Tuấn
MY EMBRACE
Ngô Quang Tuấn
I thought I had lost you again,
Loneliness still follows the familiar path I walk.
Sadness fills the dike’s length,
Light drizzle weaves around me, with rain flying everywhere.
Wandering like a drunken soul,
I stumble through the old road, bitterness trailing behind.
The path of life, carried by winds of passion,
My spirit, still lost in a sea of verses.
I ask the heavens to fulfill my dream,
Let love settle in the heart of this verse.
The cluttered banks of the Red River,
Are lost in the safe harbor of your embrace.
Ngô Quang Tuấn


8. Poem: LET GO...! - Nguyễn Thị Hồng Hà
LET GO...!
Nguyễn Thị Hồng Hà
Open your hands as you leave,
I will place a smile within them,
Let go of a small dream,
And keep it safe for me as time goes by.
Open your hands as you leave,
I will let go of a green rose,
Let go of love, trust, and hope,
Let go of the future of life,
Let go of a burning desire,
The two of us...
Open your hands as you leave,
I will release a truly sweet smile,
Let go of all the sweetness, my dear.
I will give you the gentle lullaby of a mother,
The profound wisdom of a father.
Let go of the sour taste of starfruit,
The bitter taste of fig,
The spicy taste of ginger,
The salty taste of salt.
Let go of the days you’ve roamed to make a living.
Let go of the peaceful moments around the dinner table.
Let go of a little jealousy and petty quarrels
(Just a little)
So you can hold me close and soothe me
- It’s okay, I’m not at fault...!
And you will release a warm kiss into me...
Open your hands as you leave,
I won’t release too much sourness or spice,
If seasoned just right, the dish will be sweet,
But if overdone, the bitterness will stay with us forever.
Most of all, I will not release the pain.
Ha Nguyen


9. Poem: FLOATING BREEZE - Cúc Họa Mi
FLOATING BREEZE
Cúc Họa Mi
Just ask to be a ray of sunshine falling in the evening,
Soft as the water flowing back to its roots.
Sometimes rolling on a thousand wings of wind,
.......and drifting away...
Just ask for the lullaby of mother’s voice to echo forever,
Lying still, sweet dreams on the rosy lips of life,
Let go of dreams, unbounded and limitless,
.......Drunk on freedom, soaring...
I will paint the colors to stop time from fading,
Draw the white night where happy dreams fill the space,
Tie up the worries... and let pure innocence stand guard,
......weaving the fragrance of life...
My dream...
Poetry: CHM 22/3/19


10. Poem: THE OLD DAYS - Nguyễn Hường
THE OLD DAYS
Nguyễn Hường
The innocent, carefree childhood,
Pure and untainted, dreaming of rosy futures.
Parents and grandparents, siblings so dear,
Peacefully wrapped in love and warmth.
Years pass by, but the memories stay,
The old days, neither rain nor shine can erase.
Now the children bloom, their lives unfold,
And the fond memories softly echo the old man’s words.
Homeland, boundless with love and duty,
Near and far, our hearts always yearn, day by day.
How could I forget the water spinach soup,
The banana groves and the paths along the hedges?
Poetry by Nguyễn Hường
21/3/2019
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11. Poem: THE DREAM OF LIFE - Chu Long
THE DREAM OF LIFE
Chu Long
The river cradles the water, swaying gently,
The boat carries passengers through sunshine, rain, joy, and sorrow.
It’s morning one moment, and evening the next.
Days pass quickly, and months slip away.
How long can one live?
Dreams are wished, hopes are cast, oh, beloved one.
With two hands, we embrace the sky,
But does the story of Chang'e ever become a reality?
To love deeply, beyond reason,
To be swept away by love's endless embrace!
Morning, 23/12/2015 Chu Long


12. Poem: A PRAYER - Hảo Trần
A PRAYER
Hảo Trần
Who journeys toward the sun,
Let them carry my words of love.
Who travels through countless paths,
Let them take my prayers to every corner of the world.
I pray for a nation, prosperous and strong,
Shining alongside the great powers of the globe.
I pray for peace within the land,
Free from strife for power, harm, and discord.
I pray for a life filled with peace,
I pray for the end of wars across the world.
I pray for the sovereignty of the seas and islands,
To protect our borders, our homeland forever.
In a beautiful sky, perfectly clear,
I gaze upward, wishing for love and peace.
For the love of my country, my homeland,
I pray for a world united in peace.


13. Poem: A DREAM - Xuân Quỳnh
A DREAM
Xuân Quỳnh
The green hair leans over the white paper,
You write the word 'goal' as though composing a love letter.
The spring horizon resembles the vast sea,
Youth is the sail, catching the winds of a thousand waves.
Across the oceans, heading toward the future,
No storm or hardship can overwhelm a dream.
The life I envision for tomorrow, I already see today,
In every word, every line glowing with brilliance:
The smoke from factories stretches, waving its arms,
Lovers in the parks, students in new schoolyards blooming with flowers.
The lively village roads resound with the rhythm of wooden clogs,
Then come cooperatives, and vast agricultural fields.
The plows compete with time itself.
Oh, the future is like a golden rice field,
My dream is a small rice grain,
I am the stretch of railway on a thousand kilometers of track,
Heading south, linking the pulse of the homeland.
On the train, heavy with love,
I will sing the song of my country,
My voice joining in the lullaby of the nation,
Honoring today while dreaming of tomorrow.
Who can understand why my heart is so full of joy,
Urging my hand to write passionately:
"I willingly join the volunteer army,
Surpassing five years to build a life of spring."


14. Poem: DREAM - Hoàng Minh Tuấn
DREAM
By: Hoàng Minh Tuấn
I dream of the warmth of the sun as winter fades,
To warm your lips, my dear,
So I thirst and yearn,
Every night, I long for you!
I dream of your red lips,
Spreading love through every kiss,
So my heart remains entangled,
Forever longing for your sweet mouth!
I dream of love's intoxication,
So I wait, I endure,
So the passion of poetry,
Can sweep you into deep ecstasy!
I dream of quiet nights,
When only our hearts beat together,
So our love drifts, tender and soft,
In a peaceful, surreal embrace.
I dream of love like a raging storm,
So the waves crash fiercely,
Carrying the weight of longing,
As the waves endlessly roar!
I dream of love that blooms in longing,
Weaving the bonds of marriage,
So that all that's left is yearning,
As we walk life's path together!
Hà Nội, 12/11/2018


15. Poem: WISH - Giọt Mưa Thu
WISH
By: Giọt Mưa Thu
I wish every morning dawn,
To bloom with a radiant smile,
Breathing in the warmth of love,
Fostering a season of deep remembrance.
I wish for a heart full of passion,
Softened by the fragrance of love,
For the evening sky to spread gently,
Cradling the endless stretch of clouds.
I wish for beautiful dreams to overflow,
Hands entwined in soft embrace,
For winter's chill to be banished,
Leaving only the warmth of tender kisses.
Again, I wish in the stillness of night,
Whispers of love lulling me to sleep,
The moonlight coming to rest,
Gently kissing my yearning eyes...!!!
Giọt Mưa Thu
HN 11/11/2018


16. Poem: WISH!!! - Nguyễn Thị Khánh Hà
WISH!!!
By: Nguyễn Thị Khánh Hà
I wish
for a chance encounter
to meet you
in the enchanting land of Sa Pa
I wish
to hold your hand
and get lost in the bliss of life
Your smile leaves me dazed
and I wonder,
who is the one that makes me fall in love?
By your side, surrounded by flowers,
my heart knows where its home is...
From afar,
I long to build a bridge
to reach you.
Oh, I wish for a miracle
to meet you.
Sa Pa, 21/12/2018. MaiLan.


