Meet Mr. Hoang Huu Canh and the poem "Liberating Saigon"

Mr. Hoang Huu Canh shares his feelings about the poem Liberation of Saigon.

“You came to hear me tell you about that day, the day the South was liberated, right?” His voice was soft and full of emotion. I nodded and could not contain my emotions. Because what he was going to share was not just stories about the war, but also a vivid part of the history of the nation.

Mr. Hoang Huu Canh is happy with his partner.

He said that on April 30, 1975, when our army entered Saigon, an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart. The streets were filled with people, all pouring into the streets, waving flags, welcoming the soldiers like heroes. That scene, even though it had been 50 years, every time he recalled it, it was as if it had happened yesterday.

But there was one special moment he would never forget. It was when he stood in front of the Independence Palace, looked at the flagpoles, heard the cheers of the people, and realized that he had contributed to bringing freedom to the country.

Then, in amazement, he picked up the pen and wrote the poem "Liberating Saigon" right after the victory. The poem was like a word of gratitude, an overwhelming emotion of a soldier after so many hardships and sacrifices. Those lines of poetry not only reflected the joy of victory, but also the pride, the desire for peace and unity that the army and the people had fought together to achieve.

Mr. Hoang Huu Canh read a poem he composed many years ago.

Then he read the poem, each word seemed to touch the listener's heart.

Liberation of Saigon

Saigon liberated this afternoon

Entering the Independence Palace seems like a dream

Great joy is not unexpected

Our whole people and Party have been waiting for a long time

Five armies meet

Saigon liberation, five continents congratulate

Red star flag on the bustling street

The army and people met with tears in their eyes.

The South was liberated.

Thinking of my homeland, I feel sad and sorry for myself.

The distant South has become near

North and South unification satisfied the wish.

Mr. Canh’s voice choked up as he read the line “The soldiers and civilians met, their eyes filled with tears,” as if he could still see the scene before his eyes. “I remember clearly, when we entered the city, everyone was crying. Everyone hugged each other, celebrating the victory. The people were waiting for us like heroes, but for me, that moment was just an immense gratitude. Everything we did was for the country, for the future of our children and grandchildren,” he said, his eyes moist, but a smile still on his lips.

That poem, although written many years ago, still echoes in his heart, in the hearts of the soldiers who contributed to the great victory. Memories of the liberation of Saigon never fade, not only as a historical milestone, but also as great lessons about patriotism, about sacrifice for freedom and independence.

Today, as I sit and listen to him recite those verses, I feel even more deeply the pride and love for the country that he and other soldiers sacrificed for. And I understand that those memories are not just moments of the past, but a source of inspiration for us to preserve and cherish the freedom that our grandparents and parents fought for./.

Van Doan ( Bac Kan Television)

Source: https://baobackan.vn/gap-ong-hoang-huu-canh-va-bai-tho-giai-phong-sai-gon-post70569.html