I was born between the seventh heaven
and the night
My homeland was engulfed in flames
and clouds of smoke
The green rice fields were watered with blood
The fruitful lands were soaked with tears
And love was torn
between the South and the North
As I was playing in the cradle
pain free and lighthearted
pains poured down
on everybody’s hearts
like a heavy summer rain
The tears I shed intertwined
with the tears of the mothers
longing for their sons to come home
alive
from the battlefields
I was born on a beautiful early
Autumn day
Looking up
I saw drifting clouds in an S-shaped dragon
soaring into the vast blue sky
*The Ox is among the 12 animals in the Vietnamese zodiac
**Vietnam is roughly S shaped when viewed on a map
This is beautiful
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Thank you!
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Your welcome!
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You really have a way with words! Beautiful poem.
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Really? I’m so glad you think so! Thanks so much for your kind words. You have been encouraging me to keep writing. I truly appreciate it 🙂
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Indeed. With few words you already transform or transfer the reader to your scenery. Unlike me, you also know how to name your work! LOL I am glad if you feel good writing more. That way we all benefit! Thank you. Keep going.
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Lol… I do. Thank you!
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Any time! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks. You, too!
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DONE! LOL!
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Btw, the piece they wrote about you is really cool! Did he talk or interview you before writing it? or did he just write it out if his imagination?
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I thought so too! No, just gleaming stuff from the blog and being very creative! I told him I am jealous of the idea LOL!
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Lol… You must be proud you have inspired him to write such a beautiful piece!
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I am indeed! But the talent is all his.
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A heartfelt poem… nice writing! 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Iris! I’m glad you like it 🙂
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Thanks for checking out my blog. Lovely poem you have here. By the way, I’m born in the year of the Ox too! 😉
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🙂 I’m glad you liked the poem. Thanks for stopping by.
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