1. Through the Airplane Window
Fluffy, drifting white clouds
Stretching endlessly to the horizon
The tiger smiles, the buffalo swims, the fairies bathe
Endless shapes to admire and enjoy
The sky is a pure, deep blue
Golden sunshine plays with the clouds
The fields, houses, roads
Small and distant, blurred on the horizon
The endless hills and mountains
Clear, deep, the sea and sky merge
The river, winding, with red silt flowing
Long, thin, curving in a meandering path
The city glitters with distant stars
Streetlights twinkle, fading into the distance
The cars move like ants, scattering in a blur
The god of night visits every home
Me and my friends soar through the skies
Awe-struck by this magical world below
Lost in wonder through the airplane window
Our souls soar with the birds of the sky.
5/10/2017

2. Sunshine
Intensely hot
Golden all around
Thick and heavy
The trees stand still
The wind runs away
Searching for rain
The streets are crowded
Buildings are packed together
Claustrophobic
The narrow roads
The cars gasp for air
Waiting for the traffic
People are lost in thought
Oh, the old days
When will they return?
10/6/2019

3. Watching You Play Football
I admire how you train so tirelessly
Playing skillfully, showcasing your talent at the Seagames
Your cheeks rosy, eyebrows wet with sweat
Each drop of sweat makes me love you a thousand times more
Overcoming poverty, you step forward
Defying prejudice, you need encouragement
People are harsh, yet you stay strong
Unbothered by those who look down or those who praise you
Your smile has been bright for so long
For the sake of the homeland, the pain and sadness lessen
Your victories are always earned
Bringing honor to the country is your inspiration
The more beautiful you become, the more graceful you are
The more I cherish and admire you, the fairy of this world
Keep going, you will have your day
Your efforts deserve to be adored by all
Keep going, life will be bright...
5/12/2019

4. Changing the Medal Color
A dream long cherished
The teacher’s wisdom, the students’ skill, changing the color of the medal
The young men are so determined
Attacking, defending, leaving the opponents stunned
Coach Pắc’s strategy, full of surprises
Making the opponents shudder, even in their dreams
The students, where does their strength come from?
Yet they’re quick and skillful, executing perfect moves
Skills and determination in abundance
Confidence, calmness, so lovable
The entire stadium is filled with flags and stars
The sound of drums and cheers touches the heart
The golden cup earned on a full moon night
Overflowing happiness after years of waiting
The whole nation’s dream has come true
The talented teacher and students have achieved their golden goal
Vietnam, you are truly amazing!!!
10/12/2019

5. Come Back to Me
My dear, please come back to me
The village, with its rich culture, far surpasses the city
The deep bonds of village love, the neighborly care
Sharing joy and hardship, always standing together
The fields are blooming with color
Modern machines are in high demand
The land is abundant with crops
Raising livestock and cultivating the fields, the whole village competes
With high quality and bountiful harvests
Prices remain stable, keeping up with our friends
The winter cold and summer heat
In every season, the market is full
The village roads and alleys are neat and tidy
The air is fresh, the water is clean, and our skin glows
Flowers bloom, their fragrance filling the air
My love, come back, let's build a home together
Your mother will love you, your teachers will cherish you, and you will find peace
We’ll create a beautiful, prosperous home in my village
With your bright smile, let's go home together...
13/12/2019

6. Waiting for Spring
The breeze gently stirs the branches and leaves
Light rain falls, creating a sky full of blooming flowers
The earth stirs, ready to embrace the vibrant new shoots
She smiles softly, eagerly awaiting the new spring
The peach blossoms tremble, hiding, waiting in anticipation
Branches intertwine, covered in buds ready to bloom
The green shoots are shyly emerging, soon to burst forth
Spring walks in gracefully, taking its time
The birds hop from branch to branch, chirping playfully
They sing joyously, announcing the arrival of spring
The heart flutters, eagerly awaiting the golden season
How I adore you, endless spring in your prime.
5/1/2020

7. New Year's Eve Love Song
My love!
In this sacred moment
The strings of the harp vibrate
The heart beats with anticipation
The storms and rain of last year have passed
Spring arrives, unparalleled in beauty
The heavens and the earth
Rejoice in unison
My love!
Spring knocks on every door
Joy is on its way
The harmony of life and energy
Hearts are enlightened, lighting the way
Love spreads far and wide
The sun rises
With its magical glow
My love!
Spring will endure forever...
18/1/2020

8. The Blessing of the Rain
Pour, pour, pour
Oh! The unusual downpour
On New Year's Eve, the rain falls as if from a bucket
Isn't it amazing?
The rain god and thunder god roar in the night
Blowing away the dust that has lingered for so long
The rain brings freshness, a soothing embrace
The earth and sky are painted anew, love deepens
The rain nurtures a thriving economy
The nation develops swiftly and steadily
Every home celebrates in happiness and unity
From the young to the old, everyone competes with joy
The rain brings New Year's blessings
It speaks the words we haven't yet said
Thank you, rain – you are wonderful!
24/1/2020

9. Cai Rang Floating Market
The Lunar New Year arrives at Cai Rang market
Boats and vessels bustling, their sails stretching across the sky
Floating gently on the Hau River, bathed in golden sunlight
The breeze sways hats as the smiles greet you
Exotic fruits abound, fresh and enticing
Durian eagerly waiting, dreamlike sweet oranges
Plump mangoes ripening in the sun
Unique purple longan, catching the eye
Sapodilla, mangosteen, so gentle and fine
Pomelo and coconut, treasures of the garden
The five-fruit tray, more vibrant than ever
Honoring the work of mothers and fathers, remembering the days of labor
And I, will call the Mekong Delta my home
19/1/2020

10. For My Child
My dear, illness is unbearable
I grit my teeth, endure each painful wave
Hoping for time to pass swiftly
For you to grow stronger with every passing day
My dear, through hardship and sorrow
I wish to carry your pain, praying for peace to return
You are the cool stream, the breeze of hope
You are my source of life, pushing dangers away
Giving me boundless strength
Giving birth to a healthy child brings endless joy
I pray that illness fades away
And that I may care for you, my child, forevermore
01/3/2020
*Nguyễn Thị Liên from Lí Nhân, Hà Nam chose to stop cancer treatment to give birth. On May 25, 2019, her child Bình An was born safely.

11. Ao Dai, Oh!
The Ao Dai, oh Ao Dai!
Beautiful in form, divine in grace, even the heavens are enchanted
From the city to the countryside
The Ao Dai, in countless hues, always stirs the heart
Modern or traditional, both celebrated
Honoring the body, like the ancient Dragon and Fairy
The Ao Dai bears the sun, faces the rain
Through all obstacles, with unwavering faith
Ao Dai, oh how it captivates...
04/3/2020

12. Faith
Hanoi, with thousands of years of resilience and compassion
Where Hoan Kiem Lake forever glows with a vibrant hue
Where your eyes reflect the lake's passionate color
Where people yearn to always stay united
What is Covid, if not a challenge?
When faith is always present in us
We gather together, collecting small joys
Living responsibly for ourselves, for our beloved homeland
Let’s dismiss the endless rumors
Let’s nurture the seeds of hope
Let’s believe, never giving in to despair
Covid will be defeated, and Hanoi will remain lush
Hanoi, oh, faith will reign!
8/3/2020

13. Hanoi in the Time of Covid
Will you return to Hanoi with me?
This season in Hanoi, the streets are quiet, the city is calm
The white apricot flowers bloom in purity under the sun's rays
The Bang tree stretches its branches, new shoots of fresh green
Yet the roads are empty, no children playing in sight
All is still, even the boards and tables are quiet
The once bustling sky now seems so silent
How lonely it feels, hoping this Covid will pass soon
Doors are shut, homes retreat into solitude
Less time on the streets, avoiding crowded places
Each day blends into the next, spent in kitchens and around the house
Living at a slower pace, it’s actually quite pleasant to reflect
I only pity you, struggling through these past months
Making room for warmth, to stay in isolation and fight the disease
Serving the people with the care of family
Smiling gently, so charming in your blue uniform!
And the angels in white, even more magnificent!
Facing Covid as an invader
Resolute to fight and heal, no matter the cost
Protecting our people, pushing Covid away
Hanoi, oh, we feel the weight of these days
The captain has stayed awake through countless nights
Hoping the whole nation will join hands to overcome this
And as Covid fades, our land will bloom once more.
Covid season 13/2/2020

14. The Painful Spring
This spring
History will remember
The overwhelming sorrow of the world
As humanity struggles to fight the Covid disaster
So many have suffered and passed
Unable to say goodbye
No family members to bid farewell
Grief heaping upon grief
Many stayed awake through the night
Enduring for the sake of others
Exhausted, dazed, patiently persevering
Some may never wake again
Yet, there are still those who refuse to understand Covid
Gathering in crowds, unaware of the danger
Disrespecting masks and ignoring safety measures
The virus takes advantage, spreading rapidly
Others travel through infected areas
Hiding their whereabouts, rejecting quarantine
Spreading the dark seed of disaster
Harming innocent people
This is truly heartbreaking!
If only Wuhan had prioritized life
If only they had respected all living beings
Then humanity would not have faced this tragedy
Such sorrow!
Oh Wuhan!
An unimaginable catastrophe
We hope for the miraculous time
When the virus is stopped and a vaccine is found
This pain belongs to us all
Humanity, do not cry
Be strong, act swiftly to fight this enemy
This costly lesson
Must be etched in our memories
So that future generations never have to endure such grief
Because of this virus.
Covid 17/3/2020

15. Rain of Sorrow
The sky is dim, a soft drizzle falls
Wind from the northern mountains brings cold deep into the land
Both earth and sky are filled with a sense of longing
The sorrow grows, the emptiness deepens
The earth understands the heart of the heavens, weary and broken
The sky weeps for its people, crying through the long night
Leaves fall from branches, seeking a place to rest
But they rot away under the sorrowful root
The whole world is drowned in regret
Grief upon grief, a deep and aching sadness
People are far apart, lost in the pain that gnaws at the soul
Hearts heavy, who can buy sorrow and sell it?
19/3/2020

16. Thirst
The Western region is vast and fertile
The land, rich with thriving crops
The Western skies and waters stretch endlessly
But can there be thirst on these shores?
The sea surges fiercely, threatening the land
Eroding the work of people's hands
The trees groan under the harsh heat
The earth cracks and breaks apart
The Mekong no longer overflows with new floods
Hardships pile upon each other, oh people
Let us unite and make changes
For our sake, do not blame the heavens!
21/3/2020

17. To You
You are beautiful, you are gentle
You are my unwavering support
In this life, I roam aimlessly
While you care for my mother and soothe my children
Graceful and dreamy, always waiting for me
Skilled and clever, like a delicate flower
You are like the fragrant pomelo blossom
Sweet, persistent, leaving me restless
Life is full of ups and downs
Like the depth of a betel nut, the shallow well of innocence
With you, life is like a dream
Allowing me to be lost in wonder before you.
24/8/2018

18. THE RICH AND BEAUTIFUL VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE
Where in the world can you find a language
With melodies like the sound of an instrument?
Six tones, rich in emotion
Like the endless songs of birds singing.
A cultural identity, the soul of a nation
Sweet and harmonious in our language.
From the same mother, many ways to call
Distinctive markers of the homeland’s culture.
Vietnamese has a wide range of consonants
With multiple meanings, synonyms, and homophones.
Repetitive pairs, triplets, and compound words
Profound, intense, full of humanistic values.
The Vietnamese language was praised by our ancestors
It has endured storms and hardships.
Simple or complex sentences, special structures
Challenging yet enchanting to discover.
The Vietnamese people enrich the treasure of their language
Choosing carefully, filtering for beauty.
To unite the world, bringing together all cultures
For the advancement of humanity.
Vietnamese people abroad long to hear
The voices of their compatriots in the crowd.
Eyes meet, faces light up
The sacred language of mother evokes deep emotions.
Vietnamese came into being with the Vietnamese people
Echoing the voices of our ancestors for generations to come.
Let’s nurture Vietnamese, always fresh and vibrant
Rich, beautiful, and dear to our hearts.

19. THE FLAG OF THE NATION
18. THE FLAG OF THE NATION

How many times have tears fallen?
Feelings rise up, words stuck in my throat
When I see the shape of my homeland
The national flag flying everywhere.
At the southernmost point, Ca Mau Cape
The sky is blue, the sea is blue, the mangroves are green
Along the long green canals
The national flag, red and yellow, flies high.
Heading to Ha Giang, the northernmost region
High, towering mountain peaks
The flagpole in Lung Cu blends with the sky
Affirming the sovereignty of our borders
Everest, Fansipan, the tallest peaks
The South Pole and the North Pole seem so far
Wherever the Vietnamese go, they leave their mark
The flag flutters proudly in the wind
The sacred red flag rises up
Majestic, accompanied by the sounds of the national anthem
On the international podium
Creating bonds of harmony worldwide
On a Monday morning in our land
Many stand silently, eyes gazing into the distance
The bright red flag of our people
Singing the anthem together with pride
Golden stars on a red flag fill the stadium
Red cheeks, red hands, red shirts
Red and yellow on the chest of the players
Firing up the hearts of the young men
Have you ever felt tears welling up
When you see the national flag wrapped around our heroes?
Bringing them home to the motherland
With hearts full of longing, waiting for their return
Oh, how beautiful our national flag is!
Four thousand years of honor and pride
The history of the Lac Hong people building and protecting the country
Strong and proud, reaching new heights.
20. PEACEFUL SOLDIERS

