Top 18 Beautiful Poems by Poet Trần Phi

The sunset fades as the light dims over the dunes

My steps falter, lost in the winding paths of life

The old ferry's shadow is silent, gone

The rice fields bloom, whispering their tales to the countryside

I sit, enchanted by memories, lost in their spell

The chrysanthemums bloom, hiding their fragrance in secret places.

Hạ Như Trần

The fragrance lingers, faint as the silence

The moon's face grows pale, distant with longing

As dawn rises, I cry out to the sky

Even in the midst of chaos, I smile, though strangely

Love bursts like fireworks at midnight

A brief, shimmering moment, fleeting in time

Who sits, counting the fallen fireworks?

Picking up the memories, humming them to sleep

Yes, fate is fragile, love is mournful

But still, the warmth of trust remains alive within.

Hạ Như Trần

Once, in your eyes, I was but a mist; now I am a blazing fire

At forty, half of a lifetime has passed

I am always myself, yet I still need

the comfort of a shoulder to lean on

Life sometimes lets out a long, weary sigh

But your eyes always smile, and your lips speak soothing words

In the storm, I manage the difficulties alone

I'm tired now

Do you understand?

Hạ Như Trần

I send to life the rays of spring

The color of compassion

Marking the dusty paths of life

The silk threads of memory

The narrow alley of my homeland

Longing for the night watch

Forever etched in the words of my mother

The weight of love and duty in her profession.

Hạ Như Trần

The leaves gently turn as if waking up

The flowers bloom in brilliant colors, the birds sing sweetly

The fresh green buds are so near

And love opens its arms to welcome the world

The earth and sky sing in harmony

Echoing like the shattering sounds of ancient times

The smoke curls, bending with the season

Clouds drift like threads, swayed by the wind through the thin curtains.

Hạ Như Trần

One afternoon, aimlessly wandering the streets

I saw a little puppy

Cuddled close beside a tombstone

Its "beloved" was no longer there

One afternoon, wandering the streets

I met the eyes of an old man

Whose gaze seemed to reveal so much

Perhaps he was homeless

Yet he continued walking the streets

Like the drifting clouds in the afternoon

Looking for a kindred spirit

I searched, feeling lost and uncertain!

Hạ Như Trần

The evening falls over the sorrowful land

Dark clouds block the way, a kite sways in the breeze

Memories of the past flood in

Of a time long gone

The sea is calm, the waves gently lap, the moon and stars shine... strangely

As night falls, someone crosses the vast ocean

With their parents

Seeking a future ahead

Before leaving

They gave me a pin

And said: if tomorrow you’re gone

“Stay beautiful

And always wear a smile on your face”

My heart weeps

Afraid the sea may rise in fury, don’t you know?

Then I prayed: a soft pink light

“May the ship arrive, after many days of longing”

The dark days came and I found out

The waves grew high, the wind fierce, the ship was lost

The village told the tale

And I was left in solitude

Retreating into the corner

I wept for the one I loved

Hạ Như Trần

There are days when I’m too tired for love

Sleep consumes me, no longer daring like before

All my longing fades away, no need for support

My heart aches with wounds deep inside

I thought I was lost in a thorny bush

Living in a thick fog, uncertain

I force a smile in the face of life’s knots

Mysterious

Chaotic

Scattered

Spinning around

My cane sinks deep in the river’s current

The waters flow aimlessly... with no shore in sight

Hạ Như Trần

Arms open wide

To embrace the fleeting bloom

Joyfully taking control

Of the chaos, bidding farewell

The moon fades away

As thoughts weigh down

Refining the heart, changing my ways, smiling more, loving deeper

Carved upon a mossy wall

A girl’s image

Playing in the warm evening sun

Her feet barely touching the edge of life’s abyss

Arms spread, face turned upward as sorrow falls... embracing sorrow.

Hạ Như Trần

Do you know?

The weather in Saigon is strange

One moment it’s blinding sunshine, the next it's a downpour

At rush hour, a corner of the street is soaked

But that very corner! The sun teases the sidewalk

A little white sparrow spreads its soft wings and soars

A shoeshiner in the narrow alley

His eyes full of solitude, lost in the busy city

By the riverbank, there’s an old man

Curled up, unfazed by the busy traffic

The frail old man pedals a cyclo tirelessly

Trying to earn a few coins for his vegetables after the market closes...

A river separates us, yet the distance feels immense.

Hạ Như Trần

The sky in Saigon seems to carry a sorrow of its own

The rain spreads a gray blanket over the land

The streets are empty, with only the faint sound of a passing cyclo

The old man rides by, barely heard, his presence felt in silence

Oh Saigon, may the heavens have mercy

How many are left without warmth, without a bed?

Living in hardship, wandering in exile, a life of misfortune

I bow my head, to the endless gray sky above

At the river's bend, I stand here, caught in the moment

The cold wind cuts deep, leaving my eyes blurred with tears

The city rushes forward, chasing after survival

The river mourns as the sun sets in frustration

Hạ Như Trần

In April, I keep searching

For the memories that have quietly slipped away with time

I was born on a chance

Thinking that summer had slipped away, lost to fate

Reflecting on my love for my dear mother

Day and night, struggling, working hard to support the family

Raising children, caring for my husband

Countless hardships, yet she said nothing

April comes, and I feel lost

In a foreign land, away from home

With a smile on my face, but tears in my eyes

Hạ Như Trần

The moonlight dances across the walls

The quiet night

The chrysanthemums release their fragrant bloom

Softly reaching out, with lips curved in a smile

I hear them fall... drifting through the night mist

As dawn

breaks at the doorstep

The boat crests waves, the foam rising in the water

The wind caresses, a silent hum

Destiny’s debt is paid... as the river of dreams flows on

The boat drifts, lost

seeking its way back

Wandering countless paths

unaware

little did it know!

Ha Nhu Tran

You said to remember

the moments in the little attic.

Your gaze shining brightly, illuminating the depths of my heart.

My excitement rises while storms rage outside.

I long to give, though I struggle to hold back.

You promised

when the afternoon clouds covered the path,

you would marry me, lest I get lost and you can't find me.

All the memories, full of love, remain.

Where are you? Why are you so silent?

A bitter tear falls,

sorrow lingers in the old room.

It's been so long, I've forgotten how to be alone.

Hạ Như Trần

The Lunar New Year has arrived

I miss you, Mom, oh, how I miss you!

My hair is a mess

But you always smile

Hiding the weight of life's struggles

You loved us so much

You bent your back, bearing the hardest of tasks

Enduring the hardships, helpless against the world

Mom!

I suddenly woke

When I looked back at my little ones

Like a breath

A fleeting dream

A brief moment of meditation touching the shore

In a world of illusion

Embracing the vastness

I love you, Mom

I've come to love you even more

Since I followed my husband

Feeling the weight of womanhood

I feel so sorrowful

Oh, how I miss you, Mom!

Hạ Như Trần

I dream of returning once more

The land of Hoa Lư, so captivating to all

The mountains stand tall, unchanged by time

The Ngô Đồng River flows, a reminder of my youth

I dream of returning once more

The sun of Tràng An, paddling the boat through

The woman, her smile etched in my memory

Her gentle beauty surpassing the river's morning tide

I dream of returning once more

Walking through Cúc Phương, hearing the forest's song

The sound of water flowing, birds chirping in the wind

Butterflies fluttering, caught by the rain's surprise

I dream of visiting Hang Múa again

The An Tiêm Cave, also known as the Dragon Cave

From the mountaintop, it seems like a ribbon of silk

At the end of life, one sinks into the emptiness of existence

I dream of returning once more

To wander the countryside with you

Waking up from a dream, two distant places connected

Wait for me, love, I will surely return.

Hạ Như Trần

I long to be

a wandering bird

Freely soaring

As youth passes quickly

Beyond the shore, a journey of endless miles

Resting against a cloud in the sky

I long to be

a boat adrift on the open sea

Surrounded by mist

Not a soul in sight

The moon slowly fades, drunken in its glow

As dawn approaches

Stirring a flutter in my heart.

Hạ Như Trần

The curtain falls

The stage crumbles

Makeup fades

We are no more, once the play is done!

Tears stain

Anger in the solitary bed

Resentment in the light

The promise lingers

My soul drowned in sorrow

Where do the autumn words drift?

Spring fades, leaving behind endless sadness.

Hạ Như Trần