This is a short poem by journalist and poet Nguyen Hong Vinh with simple lyrics but vividly depicting the contrasting natural landscape in the North, where in one month, there have been 5 consecutive cold spells; while in the South, the sun is blazing hot, many areas of rice fields are cracked and cracked, plants and animals are dying, and livestock lack a source of livelihood. In that context, a couple in love had to abandon their date to go on a spring outing together. However, this distance and busy work were sympathized and shared by both of them, encouraging each other to overcome difficulties, waiting for autumn to come to meet and exchange love. The love itself was nurtured, and has been lighting up hope and trust for the two young people...
Respectfully introduce this poem:
ON TWO ENDS OF ADVERSITY
It's hot and dry in here.
The field cracked so wide that it was barely audible.
The cactus is withered.
The sheep have no more food!
In the North, I was in adversity.
Cold and cold forever
Thin clouds for a few days
Cold weather is coming again!
Farmer's work
Busy as a baby
Keep the cows warm
Then cover the rice fields...
Missed the appointment three times.
Let's go on a spring trip together
God is so cruel
Steal our spring?!
Loneliness after loneliness
But the love still flows
Used to waiting
Love is forever!
Autumn will come
Weather in two regions
Shortened warp
We meet again in spring!...
Early 2024
Nguyen Hong Vinh
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