Fear and Love

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FEAR AND LOVE

Gift to NTHN

Why are you "afraid" of lush green grass?

The sky rises again after every rain.

Why am I afraid the lychee tree will bear even more fruit?

When the Red River floods, there's no need to worry about the water level?!

Why are you "afraid" of emerging talents?

Our homeland's name is renowned throughout the land.

Those souls overflowing with poetry and literature.

Weaving together countless love songs that will be passed down through the years?!

A narrow alleyway where only two people can walk side-by-side in Kyiv.

The carefree days of student life

I wrote those passionate verses.

To awaken the hearts of so many young men?!

Now, " I'm afraid of the noise and commotion."

In this era of mixed genuine and counterfeit markets, genuine and fake products are intertwined.

Old friends can easily change their minds…

It's easy to understand, that's just how life is.

Don't be quick to " fear everything and worry about everything"!

I used to " weave spring, weave summer, weave autumn."

And " weaving winter clothes to warm the hearts of the soldiers."

"With love, what storms can we fear?"

The river will be clear once the floodwaters recede!

" You still look young in my eyes from the past."

"You too, still with those sparkling blue eyes."

We lift our heads high to gaze at the sun-drenched sky.

When our souls overflow with the vitality of spring!

Even though " the boat has gone downstream, the river has changed."

But the inside remains the same, even though it's murky on the outside.

As autumn arrives, we hear the rustling of falling leaves.

And gazing at the river, it's as clear as a mirror...

Summer Solstice 2024

Nguyen Hong Vinh

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