1. NOSTALGIC AUTUMN SONG
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
By chance, I met an old friend,
Twenty years have passed, yet it feels like yesterday.
In the quiet of a late afternoon,
We looked at each other, wordlessly, with a hint of sorrow.
How fleeting is life,
And how many deep, aching sorrows it brings.
For youth is but a memory,
We hold onto the past,
Joyful yet uncertain,
Reunions that leave words unspoken,
Nostalgic Autumn Song,
Choking on emotions,
Lost in nostalgia.

2. REMEMBRANCE
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
Once, you confessed your love for me,
Your hair blown by the wind as we walked down the street,
In the March sun, burning the days away,
Yet my heart was lost in the intoxicating love we shared.
The rose garden bloomed with delicate buds,
My heart yearned, longing for the face of someone,
Weaved dreams of happiness, entwined with hopes,
A future full of sweetness in a small home.
Do you still remember, my love?
At the end of spring and the beginning of summer,
With emotions unsteady,
Ever yearning for you.
TT 17/3/2020

3. THE FINAL NIGHT SONG
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
I will try my best not to cry anymore,
Swallowing the tears that sting my eyes,
All the love and beautiful dreams of the past,
Now buried forever in the grave of my soul.
Life has many paths,
But the way to the heart remains unchanged,
Throughout countless lifetimes, youth is offered,
We promised not to be apart for more than a week,
Now in despair, it seems like just an illusion.
I will try, but the loneliness remains,
The sorrowful song rising from my heart,
In the middle of the night, the sadness stirs,
My emotions flow, always longing for you.
14/03/2020

4. I LOVE YOU
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
Wishing for happiness to reign,
Weave beautiful dreams of a bond that lasts,
Though the distance between us is clear,
The sweetness of love still fills my heart.
This love is a dream that forever sparkles,
When we meet, our souls will blend,
A warm embrace that stirs my very being,
A kiss that feels like magic, surreal.
Life is never without sorrow,
You are strong, proud, and full of grace,
With a heart full of devotion,
I will give everything to perfect the words: 'I love you.'
TT 5/3/2021

5. SAD AUTUMN SONG
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
March arrives, stirring deep memories,
The timeless love story that can never be forgotten,
A pair of arms wrapped around, in rhythm with each breath,
Dreaming of a day when our wedding invitations will bear our names together.
But fate took us down different paths,
You changed your heart and said goodbye,
The chords of love strummed out of tune,
And now, all that remains is the bitterness.
The hurt I carry with me today,
Sweet words now feel like knives to my soul,
As night falls, I am restless,
Wondering if we ever truly loved each other.
March brings golden sunlight,
The Sad Autumn Song echoes from a past love,
Searching for the echoes of a broken relationship,
My feet tread cautiously, stepping alone on the final road.
Searching for the echoes... of a love lost,
Sorrow reigns,
Tossing and turning through the long, restless night.
1/3/2020

6. REMEMBER ME!
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
Listen to me, please!
Don’t let yourself fall,
Stand strong in the face of obstacles and stones,
Place your trust and dreams with unyielding effort,
And your future will surely be filled with happiness.
Listen, my friend!
Always hold dear what you have,
Failure is the truth that leads to success,
Life isn’t just filled with roses,
So consider wisely both love and responsibility.
Life’s bitterness will teach its lessons,
Reflect on what’s real and what’s false,
Don’t blame the sky for both the sunshine and rain,
Patience is something you can never have enough of,
So, please listen to me!
TT 18/2/2020

7. I REMEMBER
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
I remember, our eyes met in a gaze,
Our hands tightly held, a green shade of love,
A kiss sweet as sugar,
Warm breath lingering through the afternoon.
I remember the moment of bliss,
Building a castle of dreams and wishes,
The smile from days of innocence,
Bringing back the poetry of our promises.
I remember the cold that made me shiver,
Lingering at the edge of the boat, crossing over,
As love faded, leaving only stones behind,
Gathering memories in a sea of sorrow.
I remember, always,
In the stillness of the night,
With tears warming the bitter wine,
Wondering how many in this world
Find happiness and true love,
And feeling a sense of sadness.
15/2/2020

8. DRUNK
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
I am intoxicated by the beauty of Tây Nguyên,
Yearning to be here, to feel whole,
To weave promises beneath the mountain skies,
Hoping happiness will come full circle.
The pure white flowers, the coffee scent,
The taste that lingers, full of promises made,
Drunk on the purple Mua flowers by the quiet hills,
As you whisper a vow in the mountain breeze.
The clear waters of Thuỷ Tiên Falls,
Babbling, washing away all worries,
Lam rice, grilled chicken, with bitter wine,
Blending the unique flavors of a lifetime.
I am drunk,
Drunk on the verses you recite,
As you pour words of longing into my ears,
Drunk on the kiss, the gaze, the words,
Letting my soul drink in the beautiful dream.
TT 30/1/2020

9. A LOVE DEVOURING
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
The distance between us, where memories ache,
Quietly, it stirs, calling your name,
My love, I can't forget
The first time my heart was filled with such unfamiliar affection.
I understand, life has countless paths,
But what fate brought us such pain?
My tears fall, tearing at my soul,
And I wonder if, on your lonely nights, you also weep.
My heart aches for the love lost,
Reluctantly, I shy away from dreams of flowers,
Meeting you once more, weaving our love song,
Hoping for a future where we embrace joy.
When we're apart, my soul trembles,
A single day without you feels so wild and naive,
Without your touch, I become a fool,
As if lifeless, unaware of my own sorrow.
Forever, I will love you with a devotion so deep,
This love will last beyond a lifetime,
Your image will forever linger in every corner of my world,
I beg for eternity to be lost in this endless love.
11/1/2019

10. A MEMORY OF KIÊN GIANG EVENING
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
I return to the land of Kiên Giang,
Listening to the waves sing of tender dreams,
The images of the past are forever cherished,
Held in my heart, memories of sweet times.
With hope, I recall the vows we made,
Even though time changes, the promises remain,
Grateful for what we shared,
Despite the sorrow that fills the distance between us.
I come back, though you are no longer here,
Echoing the dream we built together,
My steps are alone in this uncertain life,
The evening sea weeps... Stirring memories of a distant time.
TT 30/1/2020

11. A MESSAGE TO THE ONE WHO REMAINS
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
If one day I'm no longer here,
Buried in the cold earth, my body rests,
My love, please don't let sorrow consume you,
For my soul will follow the wind, returning to you.
Though vast mountains and endless distances separate us,
Though hardships and sadness may weigh heavy,
I will still reach you, tears falling relentlessly,
Enduring the pain that holds me tight.
If you are sorrowful, do not write poems for me,
Love delayed has now turned into longing,
Comfort your heart, let it warm again,
Do not fall into the trap of sorrow's embrace.
If I have not yet lived in your heart,
It is because another's image held me before,
The promises you failed to fulfill,
Do not regret, nor blame yourself.
The rain falls relentlessly, the storm rages through the void,
I accept it all, for I gave my love without hesitation,
The word 'love' has no fault a thousand times over,
Do not despair, do not blame yourself.
I love you, throughout this earthly life,
The red blooms of the Lycoris radiate with gratitude.
5/5/2018

12. WINTER LOVE SONG
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
The clouds are pushed by the wind,
Rushing back in trembling waves of rain,
The raindrops fall, making a soft sound,
Hurrying in a scattered dance, soaking everything.
Your eyes open, filled with pity for fate,
Your lonely shadow carries all the pain,
The dim light of the late hour flickers,
Leaving everything blurred in a melancholy hue.
Winter covers the soul with innocence,
The sound of a prayer echoes through the silence,
The kiss we shared, now a memory in life,
Etching a quiet ache into the dream-filled days.
Two paths diverge, but where can we find life’s meaning?
Tears fall endlessly, stirring my soul.
29/10/2019

13. MESSAGE TO MY LOVE
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
My love, I am already yours,
So please don't search for someone to share our love,
I vow to love you forever, always deeply,
My promise remains true, I won't change.
Though we may now walk separate paths,
Our dreams will reunite, bringing us together,
My words are sent with hope, steady in waiting,
Fate has destined us to reach the shore of happiness.
For life calls for purification, clearing the murk,
It's not just about my intense feelings,
Yet even the sorrows that still linger in my heart,
Will fade, for nothing will stop our joy.
If you truly feel this way, wait for me,
One day, we will gently meet,
In an embrace that will paint our love,
With lips that bloom in the radiant joy of passion.
30/12/2019

14. THE DISTANT LOVE SONG
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
I wonder how you are, is everything well over there?
The cold night makes me wistful, and once again I remember
The memories we shared, still lingering with me,
As time passes, and the distance grows between us.
Old friend, if only I had the faith I once had,
Perhaps our love would not have turned bitter,
Winter's chill falls, and droplets of dew appear late at night,
In our youth, we wandered and strayed from destiny's path.
Old friend, sometimes I find myself lost in thought,
Wondering how long it will take to forget it all,
Here lies the old keepsake you gave me,
I carry it with me, stepping forward in life.
This photo will forever remain vivid,
Your deep eyes and warm smile forever etched in my heart,
Dreams of a deep and enduring love are sown in me,
Hoping that the warm sunshine will return to me one day.
6/1/2000

15. THE LOVE OF A SECOND CHOICE
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
Has all the love faded away?
Did I leave just when everything was new?
The wanderer walks away, indifferent, leaving the old shores,
Silent and weary, he abandons the past.
Resentment fills the empty promises of a fleeting bond,
Anger stirs with the deception of hollow dreams,
Tears fall silently as time slips away,
The sorrowful sky sheds light, with misty rains.
TT 10/10/2019

16. DROPS OF REMEMBRANCE
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
(Song thất lục bát - Khoán thủ)
The rain drizzles, bringing a deep sadness,
Can I let go of these fragmented thoughts,
Who sent this drop of sorrow through a letter?
Memories of love cling to me since the old days.
The empty veranda is filled with the sound of wind,
On the step, flowers drop, one by one.
I dream of the days when we were together,
But what's the point of fame and wealth, so far away from love?
The sweet water of the old days flows gently,
Your hair is scented, woven with the threads of fate,
My soul finds peace in your words,
My steps are soft, waiting for the call of love.
The bird calls, singing for its mate,
While my heart recalls those warm years gone by.
The rain drops, remembering you by the doorstep,
I dream of the river, your hair, the soft caress of my heart.

17. A LETTER TO YOU!
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
How dearly I treasure the scent of sweat on your shirt,
Braving storms for the sake of our family,
Always the one to protect, guide, and care,
For your wife and children, enduring every hardship!
You are the pillar, the towering tree in my life,
The stream that nourishes me with poetry,
Like a river full of silt that enriches the soil,
Allowing our fields to grow lush and green.
If the world could grant a thousand wishes,
I would wish for your health, for you to always be strong,
So I can stay by your side forever,
Building a home filled with true happiness.
This life has its share of both glory and sorrow,
The cycle of life constantly shifting,
But I am eternally grateful to you,
For walking this journey with me, side by side!
6/12/2018

18. IF ONLY IT HAD BEEN BACK THEN....
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
If only we hadn't parted that day,
Then perhaps this silence wouldn't be so cold.
What strong wine doesn't intoxicate?
Once consumed, it overwhelms, leaving the soul forlorn.
Who could know the restless dreams that linger,
The path to happiness so slick and treacherous,
With all the emotions that have faded away,
We met briefly, leaving only a melancholy heart.
Tears stream from my eyes,
Our past, separated by thousands of miles, tears my heart apart.
What remains, yet I still long for,
Jealousy, only to be carried away by the flow of life.
Our love once so deep,
Why didn’t we cherish it as something precious?
Now it's truly lost,
Filled with regret and sorrow that won't be erased.
If only we hadn't parted back then,
There wouldn't be this scene of turning away,
Choking on the words.
TT 19/3/2020

19. THE STRINGS OF FAULTS
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
The strings of the broken melody... A sorrowful twist of fate,
Grief and regret over the debt of a past love.
Who knows how many hearts have been left alone,
Fighting with shadows in the quiet of the night.
Watching the distant sky for someone to return,
The spring fades cold and dull, no longer vibrant.
The love we shared now faded and distant,
Endless longing fills both day and night with sorrow.
My heart aches, filled with tears that ebb and flow,
My dreams of a complete love now shattered,
So this is the end, what else remains?
Choked with emotion, my old love, farewell.
Where is happiness when we are apart?
Our love from the past has faded like a lost color.
A poem I write to send to the distance,
Broken like stone and gold,
Only I am left in pain.
TT 19/03/2020

20. THANK YOU, MOM!
Poetry by Trang Thanh Xuân
Thank you, Mom, for giving birth to him,
For allowing me to love him and form this bond.
For loving me, so that I long for him each day,
Vowing to always be together, never to part.
Thank you, Mom, for waking early and staying up late,
For caring for him, working hard in every way.
Enduring the sun and rain with little rest,
So that today, I can cradle him in my arms.
Thank you, Mom, for bringing him into this world,
For planting seeds of hope in life.
Your love is sacred, as vast as the sky and ocean,
I cherish your kindness with all my heart.
Mom, like a pure lotus in the clear light,
Even though hardship has worn you thin,
These words I've long wanted to say:
"If I've wronged you... please forgive me, Mom!"
TT 1/3/2019

