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GD&TĐ - There are aspirations that transcend the self to focus on the community and the enduring values ​​of life. The poem "Aspiration - For Me" by author Hong Gai is an expression of such a sentiment...

MY WISH – FOR ME

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Wishing for a bright and refreshing day

Let me keep that childhood smile forever.

My heartfelt wish will never fade.

Let me preserve my dream of peace.

Wishing to keep my heart pure

Help me to persevere on this arduous journey.

Wishing for lasting peace.

Let me persevere amidst a thousand winds and frosts.

Wishing to sow seeds of love

Let me cultivate the path of righteousness.

Wishing for a clear, bright night.

Let me contribute to bringing spring to life.

Wishing to live beautifully under the sky.

Let me adorn life in all four directions.

A shared aspiration for our homeland.

Let me be steadfast and resilient in the future.

Aspiration to build a better tomorrow.

Let me strive diligently to reach further.

A wish to overcome the stormy slopes.

Let me strengthen my resolve to overcome the passing days.

Wishing to work diligently

I will endure hardship and wait for the right time.

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A wish to cross the vast ocean.

Let me bask in the vast sunshine.

My wish is to keep my heart pure.

Let me spread kindness and compassion.

A desire to contribute diligently.

Let me work even harder in the future.

Wishing for a radiant and colorful future.

Let me design the bridge of dreams.

Filial piety is a lifelong virtue.

With sincere hearts, we preserve the peaceful shores./.

Author Hong Gai, written in Hanoi on June 26, 2026

Right from the title, "Wishes – For Me," the author establishes a meaningful relationship between aspiration and action. "Wishes" are not just something to think about or wait for, but must become the driving force for each individual's self-improvement. Following each "Wish" is a reminder, "For Me," as a self-commitment to life. This is a positive perspective: people not only hope for a better life, but must begin with their own efforts, responsibility, and concrete actions.

The poem begins with very innocent wishes:

"I wish for a bright and beautiful day, so that I can forever cherish the smile of my childhood. I wish for a heart that will never fade, so that I can preserve my peaceful dream."

These verses evoke a soul always yearning for peace and purity. "Childhood smiles," "peaceful dreams" are not only beautiful memories of a bygone era, but also symbols of the simple values ​​that people always want to preserve amidst life's vicissitudes. As life becomes increasingly stressful, maintaining innocence, compassion, and faith in goodness is also a way to protect the most beautiful part of the soul.

But the poem doesn't stop at personal aspirations. From feelings for himself, the author expands to a desire to live a meaningful life:

"My wish is to sow seeds of love, so that I may cultivate a path of righteousness and humanity."

The imagery of "sowing seeds" and "nurturing" carries multiple layers of meaning. A tiny seed, if cared for, can grow into a green tree; similarly, an act of kindness, a compassionate heart, if spread, will create positive values ​​for the community. Through these verses, the author conveys a valuable philosophy of life: what makes a person valuable lies not only in what they achieve for themselves, but also in the good things they leave behind for others.

One of the highlights of the poem is the aspiration to overcome difficulties in order to grow. Life is not always smooth, and the author does not shy away from those challenges:

"I wish to overcome the stormy slopes, so that I may temper my will to endure the passing days."

"The 'stormy slope' is a familiar image in poetry, symbolizing the hardships and challenges of life. But what is valuable is that the author doesn't view difficulties with pessimism, but rather sees them as an environment for forging willpower. The wish here isn't for a life without obstacles, but for the strength to overcome them. That is the beauty of a proactive and resilient spirit."

In particular, the most beautiful emotional thread in the poem lies in the aspiration to rebuild the homeland. The author doesn't speak of grand, distant things, but begins with familiar values: labor, dedication, and working together to build the future.

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"My shared aspiration is to contribute to my homeland, so that I may be steadfast and resilient in the future."

These two lines of poetry convey a message: a homeland doesn't become beautiful naturally, but is built upon the contributions of each individual. Every working hand, every creative idea, every responsible action can become a part of the overall development journey. The love for one's homeland in the poem isn't expressed through grand words, but through a bond demonstrated through action.

This is further confirmed through the following verses:

"I wish to work diligently, so that I will not mind the hardships of waiting for my time."

Labor emerges as a value that shapes human character. No achievement comes from passive waiting. To realize beautiful dreams, people must strive, persevere, and dare to overcome difficulties. It is this spirit that creates the strength for each individual to contribute to their family, society, and homeland.

If the desire to contribute is the direction of the poem, then filial piety is the spiritual anchor, the haven of all emotions:

"Filial piety is a lifelong virtue, a sincere heart preserving a peaceful haven."

The last two lines serve as a reflection after a long journey of aspirations. After reaching for greater heights, what the author most wishes to preserve is filial piety, gratitude towards one's roots. In Vietnamese culture, filial piety is not only an expression of affection for parents and grandparents, but also a manifestation of character, of how one treats the past, and those who have sacrificed and supported them on their journey to adulthood.

A person who cherishes family and upholds filial piety also cherishes their homeland and traditional values. Because the homeland is not only the place where we are born, but also the place that holds memories, family ties, roots, and life lessons.

With its simple and sincere tone, Hong Gai's "Wish - For Me" doesn't impress with overly elaborate imagery, but touches the reader with the purity of its soul. The poem serves as a reminder to each of us: know how to dream, but don't stop at just dreaming; turn the beautiful thoughts into concrete actions; live responsibly towards yourself, your family, and your homeland.

Because ultimately, the value of a life is not measured solely by what one has received, but also by the good things one has contributed to building this life. And one of the most beautiful wishes is to live a useful life – a life of love, of contribution, and of preserving the enduring values ​​of one's roots.

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