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Every person’s childhood is filled with countless memories shared with family and friends, along with the emotions and affection exchanged. As they grow older, these memories become an integral part of their life's journey. Many literary works, such as poems and short stories, draw inspiration from these sacred feelings, like the love between a couple, between a mother and child, or even between comrades. Bằng Việt, in 1963 while studying in the Soviet Union, wrote the poem 'Bếp Lửa' inspired by his deep affection and longing for his grandmother. The poem depicts the image of a grandchild and grandmother enduring hardships, yet surrounded by love, care, and warmth, especially during the days when the parents worked far away. The warmth of the fire symbolizes their affection and the happiness found in those simple moments together. "A kitchen fire flickers in the morning mist, A kitchen fire full of tender warmth, How I love my grandmother through the rain and sun." The image of the kitchen fire in the first three lines, repeated with the phrase "a kitchen fire" and the onomatopoeic expression "flickering", evokes a simple yet warm scene, full of love. The fire holds the cherished memories of the grandchild and grandmother, symbolizing the care and concern shown by the grandmother who lovingly nurtures the flame. The fire is like the soft touch of her hands, and the smoke rising each morning mirrors her presence, a reminder of the hardships she endured while caring for her grandchild. These memories carve a deep sense of longing in the grandchild's heart. In the next lines, the image of the kitchen fire, full of memories and love, shines brightly. The phrase "How I love my grandmother through the rain and sun" reflects the author’s deep sorrow and the profound admiration for his grandmother, who, despite the hardships, always ensured that the grandchild was well-fed and cared for. The unspoken sacrifices of the grandmother echo through this verse, and we see just how sacred and revered the image of the grandmother is in the author’s heart. The simple phrase, 'I love you, Grandma,' holds deep, profound meaning. "At four years old, I became familiar with the smell of smoke, That year, the famine was merciless, Father worked hauling carts, the horses were emaciated, Only the smoke blurred my eyes, Now, even the smell of smoke brings tears to my eyes." In this segment, the memories are not as gentle as the "morning mist" or "tender warmth" but are instead haunting, filled with the trauma of the 1945 famine. The grandchild, only four years old, endured the hardships of hunger with his grandmother. The dreadful air of famine was somewhat alleviated by the grandmother’s care, as she searched for any food to ease the hunger. The phrase "starving to the bone" is a painful reminder of the anguish and fear the child felt. Unlike the typical childhood nostalgia full of bright memories, the author’s recollection is tinged with dark, painful memories of hunger and deprivation. Yet, even with the haunting experience of the famine, the grandmother’s presence brought some warmth and comfort. The smoke from the kitchen fire helped blur the painful memories of hunger. The detail of "the smoke blurred my eyes" shows how the grandchild attempted to drown out the pain of hunger with the comforting scent of the kitchen smoke. The line "the smell still stings my nose" illustrates how deeply the child’s memories are etched with the scent of the smoke, as it hides the deeper, more painful smells of death and hunger. The smoke becomes a symbol of survival amidst suffering. "For eight long years, the grandchild and grandmother tended the fire... The cuckoo’s call, so full of longing." The phrase "eight long years" signifies the enduring love and warmth between the grandchild and grandmother, as they kept the fire alive together through tough times. The fire symbolizes life and warmth amidst difficulties. The constant companionship of the grandmother made the grandchild’s childhood peaceful, despite the struggles. The cuckoo’s call in the fields represents the rhythm of life, urging the farmers to work hard and harvest to escape the hunger. The repeated sound of the cuckoo also symbolizes the author’s longing for his grandmother, and the bird’s call becomes a metaphor for deep, yearning affection. It represents the author’s nostalgic memories of his grandmother. "Father and mother, too busy to come home... Why does the cuckoo keep calling from distant fields?" These simple yet poignant lines reveal the grandmother’s devotion in raising the grandchild when both parents were absent due to work. The grandmother embodied the roles of both a father and a mother, guiding and caring for the grandchild like a teacher as well. She was the very embodiment of love and care. The relationship between the grandmother and grandchild is built on a foundation of deep affection and connection. The lines reflect the grandchild’s gratitude for the wisdom and love the grandmother imparted. The memories of the childhood spent with the grandmother, so full of warmth and love, are irreplaceable treasures. Growing up with the grandmother, learning from her, and being cared for by her are gifts that will never fade. The grandmother is an irreplaceable, priceless presence in the author’s life, forever engraved in their heart."

Everyone has a past with their family, particularly during the time of war when many were sent away to fight. The poet Bằng Việt grew up with only his grandmother, as his parents were away fighting the enemy. Despite the absence of his parents, he felt no loneliness; in fact, he found joy and pride in being with his grandmother. He penned the poem 'Bếp Lửa' to express his deep love for her and to emphasize that the fire in the hearth symbolizes more than just warmth—it represents a life nourished by love.

“A hearth flickering with the morning mist.

A hearth warm and full of love,

How much I miss you, Grandma, through sunshine and rain.”

In these opening three lines, the repetition of 'a hearth' coupled with vivid descriptions like 'flickering' and 'warm' instantly creates an image of warmth and love. The poem immediately conjures the image of his grandmother, not as a mythical figure, but as a real, hardworking woman, always present in the heart of the poet. The memories resurface through the poet’s verses:

“By the age of four, I was familiar with the smell of smoke...........

Even now, the scent still stings my nose.”

During the famine that ravaged the country, Bằng Việt’s family was no different from others. His father’s horse was lucky to still be around for transportation, yet the harshness of poverty engulfed their lives. Even nearly two decades later, the smoke from the fire still stung the poet’s eyes. This 'sting' wasn't from wet or fresh firewood, but from the bitter memories of hunger and hardship, shared between him and his grandmother.

“For eight long years, my grandmother and I tended the fire,

The cuckoo cried out across the distant fields.

When the cuckoo called, did you remember, Grandma,

How you used to tell me stories from our days in Huế?”

The image of the grandmother tending the fire symbolized not only the survival and warmth of life but also a deep, unconditional love from a young, innocent child. The hearth in their home, along with the sound of the cuckoo, evokes memories of a rural childhood. The call of the cuckoo seemed to urge the farmers to harvest the crops, escape the hunger, and served as a reminder to the child that it was time for Grandma to tell him a story. Repeated thrice, the word 'cuckoo' enhances the rhythmic longing in the poem, carrying the echo of the poet's childhood memories of home, far away yet cherished.

“When Mom and Dad were busy with work...

Why does the cuckoo keep calling from far-off fields?”

This stanza paints a vivid picture of a lonely home in the vast countryside, where the child remains hungry and without much care, while the grandmother, frail and aging, does all she can to provide for them both. She doesn’t just take care of the child’s daily needs but also teaches him, guiding him with wisdom and love. Here, the hearth no longer signifies hardship but symbolizes the warmth and shelter the two shared in their humble home.

Throughout those eight years, while the country was in turmoil due to war, the grandmother and grandson were left to fend for themselves. The poet, separated from his parents, found his happiness in his grandmother’s company. Every day, he helped her tend the fire. In the haze of the smoke, the grandmother seemed almost magical, like a figure in a fairy tale. For many, fathers symbolize the winds that carry their dreams, and mothers are like flowers adorning their lives. But for Bằng Việt, his grandmother was all of that—both father and mother, a bird soaring with his dreams, a flower blooming in his life. Therefore, the bond between them was sacred and irreplaceable.

In the time spent with his grandmother, she not only cared for him physically but also imparted the first lessons of life—teaching him the alphabet, math, and essential lessons on how to live. These teachings would serve as the foundation for his future. She became the solid pillar, both emotionally and physically, for him. Now, as he reflects on her absence, he feels a deep sense of longing, wishing someone would be there to share in her stories and care for her. He quietly asks, 'Why doesn’t the cuckoo stay with Grandma?' This reflects the profound sense of missing her, as he knows she is alone. The repeated references to 'Grandma' and 'Grandchild' in the poem reinforce the unbreakable bond between them, and the memory of their time together is forever etched in the poet’s heart.

The image of his grandmother and the memories of his childhood remain with him, reminding him of the important place she held in his life, a place no one can ever replace.

There was a time in my childhood I can never forget. Some people have become inseparable from our memories, forever carrying the love and longing that stays deep in our hearts. The poem 'Bếp Lửa' by Bằng Việt brings us those emotions through the image of a grandmother:

A stove flickering in the early morning mist...

Constantly calling over distant fields...

The opening stanza of 'Bếp Lửa' evokes deep memories of childhood, filled with love and longing for the grandmother. The stove, "flickering in the morning mist", is a symbol of family life in Vietnam, embodying the resilience and care of a grandmother. The stove's warmth, "nurtured with tender affection", was kindled by the loving embrace of family care. Missing the stove is akin to missing the grandmother, who has endured numerous hardships. The repetition of the phrase "a stove" and the exclamatory tone enhance the emotional depth of the poem:

A stove flickering in the early morning mist

A stove, warm and comforting

Grandchild cherishes the grandmother, knowing how much she endured through the weather.

The second stanza recalls the painful memories of a hard childhood: "a time of hunger", "the dry, emaciated horse", "the smoke blurring the child's eyes", and "the sharp sting in the nose". Bằng Việt, born in 1941, was just four years old when the devastating famine struck in 1944-1945, resulting in over two million deaths. These memories of "the smell of smoke" and "the haze of smoke" recall a time of poverty that accompanied the stove before the revolution. The verse captures the genuine, poignant emotion of that difficult time:

At four years old, I grew familiar with the smell of smoke

That was the year of hunger and suffering

Father worked pulling carts with a thin, frail horse

Only the smoke blurred my eyes

The sting in my nose still lingers to this day!

"Thinking about it now" refers to 1963, 19 years later, yet the memory of those hardships remains vivid, with the child still feeling the "sting in their nose". A painful, unforgettable memory.

The third stanza depicts the years of lighting the stove together, a period spanning eight years for the grandmother and grandchild. The call of the cuckoo marks the arrival of the harvest season in the distant fields. The sound of the cuckoo and the stories of the grandmother about their beloved Huế have become cherished memories. The repeated mention of the cuckoo’s call, "the cuckoo calls...", evokes the deep emotional resonance of those rural sounds, symbolizing time and familial love. The grandchild quietly wonders about the past:

For eight long years, I helped grandmother light the stove

The cuckoo calls over the far-off fields

When the cuckoo calls, do you remember, grandmother?

Grandmother often told stories about Huế

How sweet the cuckoo's call sounds!

The verse "I helped grandmother light the stove" symbolizes the nurturing of life, the kindling of love and care. For eight years, during the war, "Father and mother were away for work", and the grandchild grew up under the grandmother’s care. In these sixteen words, "grandmother" and "grandchild" dominate, symbolizing the deep love of a grandmother. The words have captured all the affection she has for the child. The love is tender, protective:

I stayed with grandmother, listening to her words

She taught me to work and cared for my studies.

At its core, the most succinct and meaningful terms are: "I stayed with grandmother", "she told me", "she taught", "she cared". The role of the grandmother in every Vietnamese family is immeasurable. Despite the passage of time, grandmother still "struggles" and works hard, "lighting the stove". As the grandchild reflects on the stove’s warm flame and the cuckoo’s call, the child wishes fervently to be with the grandmother. The exclamatory and rhetorical questions express a deep yearning for her:

Lighting the stove, thinking of grandmother’s struggles,

Cuckoo, why don’t you come to stay with grandmother?

Why do you keep calling over distant fields?

The phrase "thinking of grandmother’s struggles" expresses the grandchild’s deep gratitude for the love and care received from the grandmother, a sentiment that will never fade.

This stanza is filled with the memories of childhood and the overflowing emotions. The grandchild’s love and gratitude towards the grandmother are eternal. Through the use of free verse with eight syllables (sometimes seven), the poet has created an emotional, poetic voice that is clear, captivating, and vibrant. The stove, the cuckoo’s call, and the grandmother form a harmonious image in the grandchild’s heart, where the love for the grandmother is intertwined with the love for the homeland. Bằng Việt's verse possesses a remarkable power to evoke emotions!

A fire flickering gently in the morning mist, a fire that is warm and full of love. The child feels immense affection for their grandmother, through the hardships of rain and sunshine. Oh, how magical and sacred this fire is! The poem by Bang Viet is deeply moving and full of warmth. It's just a simple image of a hen scratching in the midday sun, or a fire in the morning mist, yet it conveys such sincere emotions and profound feelings. In fact, it’s often the smallest, simplest things that carry deep, sacred meanings and evoke heartfelt, unforgettable emotions. Thus, the poem 'The Fire' lingers in our hearts, leaving behind sweet memories. While 'The Hen's Call at Noon' evokes memories of a childhood filled with grandmother's love in Xuan Quynh's work, 'The Fire' by Bang Viet symbolizes the warmth and deep bond between grandmother and grandchild. This fire rekindles memories of childhood, casting a glow over the difficult days of the past. The fire, appearing and disappearing in the mist, serves as a metaphor for the author's longing for his grandmother and the familiar hearth. A fire flickering gently in the morning mist, a fire that is warm and full of love. The child feels immense affection for their grandmother, enduring hardships together. The imagery, both real and mystical, evokes a sense of nostalgia, as the fire dances in and out of view, surrounded by mist. The words 'full of love' beautifully describe how the fire carries the spirit of the grandmother, symbolizing the warmth and care she offers in the face of life's challenges. At four years old, the child becomes familiar with the smell of smoke. It was a time of hunger and hardship, when the father worked tirelessly, his horse thin and frail. The senses of sight, touch, and smell are intertwined to depict a life of poverty and hunger. The smoke from the fire, thick and suffocating, fills the memories of the poet's childhood. Despite the difficulties of that time, the memory of the hearth remains deeply imprinted in the poet’s heart, so much so that even now, the memory of smoke stirs emotions. The child and grandmother would light the fire together, as the cuckoo calls in the distance. The sound of the cuckoo, calling so desperately, recalls memories of their days in Hue. The sound resonates deeply, stirring emotions of nostalgia. Life’s struggles have stolen away the carefree days of childhood, yet, despite all hardships, the bond between grandmother and grandchild remains unbroken. The fire, the warmth it offers, and the cuckoo’s call echo the unspoken hopes for a brighter future. As the fire crackles, the sound of the cuckoo's call intertwines with the memories of family and homeland. The child grows up listening to stories, learning from the grandmother's wisdom and care. The phrase 'I live with my grandmother' holds deep significance, expressing the crucial role the grandmother plays in the family. As the years pass, the child notices the weariness in the grandmother’s actions, yet the love she gives remains unchanged. The child’s yearning and gratitude toward the grandmother grow stronger, echoing the cuckoo’s incessant call. Lighting the fire, the child thinks of the grandmother’s struggles. 'Why does the cuckoo keep calling so far away?' The child wishes the cuckoo could be as loved and cared for as the grandmother loves and cares for them. The images of the grandmother and the fire become one in the child’s mind, symbolizing the warmth and love that have nurtured them. Together, these symbols evoke a profound emotional response, filled with love, longing, and gratitude. Upon rereading the poem, emotions surge once again. The poem awakens a beautiful sense of connection to family, homeland, and society. As we reflect on each word, we gain a deeper understanding of the poet’s longing for home and the timeless bond of love that transcends generations.

There are memories that become motivation and strength, helping people overcome all difficulties and storms in life. Byng Viet, too, carries the memories of his childhood, memories he will never forget. These memories are about the firewood stove and his beloved grandmother. All the beautiful, sincere feelings he has for her are vividly recreated in his poem 'The Stove'. The poem was written when he was only nineteen years old, studying abroad in the Soviet Union. During those years away from his homeland, the constant yearning he felt was for his dear grandmother. His affection and memories of her are evoked by a simple, loving image: A stove flickering with morning mist, a stove full of warmth, with his deep love for her showing through the words, 'I miss you, grandmother, through all the sun and rain.' The image of the stove is a close and familiar one in many Vietnamese families, often associated with grandmothers or mothers who work tirelessly, taking care of the family. The image of the flickering flames in the morning mist evokes memories of the beloved grandmother. The words 'full of warmth' cleverly express the delicate care and love of a grandmother, and the image of the stove naturally brings out the love of the grandson for his grandmother. This love is expressed openly, without hesitation, for all the hardships, sacrifices, and labor she endured for the family. Through the first three lines of the poem, Byng Viet expresses his deep longing for his homeland and his beloved grandmother, setting the emotional tone for the entire piece. The poem can be seen as an expression of the deep nostalgia he feels for the stove, for his grandmother, and for the joys and sorrows they shared together. Childhood memories often bring to mind innocent, pure, and fresh moments of being loved and cared for. However, for those of Byng Viet's generation, such memories were shaped by the harsh realities of war, where life and death hung by a thread. So when remembering his childhood, Byng Viet's memories are like a slow-motion film that unfolds with struggles, deprivation, and hardship. The first memory he recalls is when he was four years old: At four years old, I was already familiar with the smell of smoke. That year, the famine made us weak and worn. My father went off to work, leaving behind a poor, sickly horse. All I remember is the smoke stinging my eyes, and even now, I can still feel the sting in my nose. The phrase 'hunger that wore us out' vividly captures the exhaustion and helplessness of living through prolonged famine. This famine caused even the horses to become weak and emaciated, and the image of his father, working so hard, also became worn and frail. All of this evokes deep sympathy for the horrific famine of 1945. At that time, the boy stayed with his grandmother, and together they tended the fire. The smoke from the stove made his eyes sting, and even now, the smell still brings a feeling of suffocating hardship and deprivation. These lines of poetry are written with such sincerity that they are filled with tears, symbolizing the pain and difficulty of growing up in a time of war and famine. The poet's voice becomes heavy with the sadness of those memories, and the stinging smoke serves as a reminder of the challenges and suffering of his childhood. Next, Byng Viet reflects on the eight long years he spent during the war, living with his grandmother: For eight years, I stayed with my grandmother tending the fire. The cuckoo sang in the distant fields, and every time I heard it, my grandmother would tell me stories of her days in Hue. The cuckoo's call was so plaintive! My parents, busy with work, couldn't return home. I stayed with my grandmother, and she would teach me lessons and take care of me. We would light the stove and I would feel the love she poured into me. The call of the cuckoo became a refrain in his nostalgic memories, evoking a sense of space—both vast and silent—and a feeling of loneliness and yearning. The cuckoo's call is heard across the distant fields, sometimes evoking memories of a time long past, other times bringing a sense of emptiness. However, the warmth and love of his grandmother permeated his childhood. Though his parents were often away for work, his grandmother was always there to comfort and care for him. The verbs 'she told me, she taught me, she took care of me' express the deep and sincere love she gave, becoming the steady source of warmth in his life, like a combination of the care of parents and teachers in times of separation. This love filled him with deep gratitude and respect for her: 'I think of her as she struggles to keep the stove lit.' Even the simple word 'love' encompasses all the affection, respect, and gratitude he felt for his grandmother.