For him

It seems that during the passionate, intense phase of love, the girlfriend often wants to completely possess the affection of her loved one. Delayed text messages, or sometimes delayed meetings, lead to countless theories: " Surely many others are waiting like me"; or, even though the message clearly states "he's busy with the New Year's Eve program at the TV station and can't be with her by Ho Gươm Lake to celebrate Tet, she still suspects: " Or has he already left his mark on someone else's heart?" Amidst these lingering doubts, her conscience tells her: the words he wrote to her long ago, " To love again, it's not easy"; "having our blood and hearts mingled, how can it easily fade?" Perhaps this is also the source of the "fragrance and beauty" in a romantic relationship? We respectfully introduce the poem "With You" by journalist and poet Nguyễn Hồng Vinh, which addresses this issue.

WITH HIM

Dedicated to Do Anh Vu

When I'm with you, I'm enveloped in shadow.

Wherever you go, I'll go with you.

What is so wonderful that I don't understand?

We've known each other since our days of poverty!

My friends heard your voice on the radio.

People keep exclaiming: "You're such a happy person!"

As for me, I carry the burden of worry.

Whose heart has he left such a deep mark on?!

It's very likely "or not likely".

Standing at the crossroads on a late winter afternoon.

I'm looking forward to it, and I'm sure many others are too.

I wonder what he was thinking at that moment?!

The waves spread out in all four directions.

Carry with you his warm, gentle words.

There in Truong Sa, I hear your voice, the sea is calm.

Saigon's yellow apricot blossoms burst forth in vibrant colors!

As the New Year approaches, the area around Ho Guom Lake becomes bustling.

I am alone, watching the willow trees sway.

He texted: I'm working on New Year's Eve.

I can't be with you to celebrate the New Year!

The lines of poetry you wrote echo in my mind:

"Falling in love again, it's not easy."

My heart was filled with renewed hope.

How can blood from the same heart fade so easily?!

End of 2024

Nguyen Hong Vinh

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/voi-anh-post281771.html