To The Young Muse
I send you a little poem from the bottom of my heart
Please read it carefully and burn it quickly
Its smoke will hide your eyes swelled up with tears
Due to the joy and sadness, the up and down of life.
I send you a little poem filled with crystalized sunrays
Chasing the dark sorrow that has blackened your heart today
Won't you believe me? Come what may
Just look at the sunshine, Dear, think of the bright side
I send you a little poem to make you smile
To invite you to dream of us walking together
A few rounds around the lake filled with laugher
Leading a carefree life as during our childhood
I send you a little poem candidly simple without any pretense
To you alone, especially for you, my little Muse with dreamy eyes
Who graces my life with her presence
Who loves poetry, and whom I cherish forever
Nguyen Do
