Ban Me - Poetry by Tran Thanh Binh

Illustration: Van Nguyen

Everyone says sadness forever

I just feel sad

Thirty years back

No sadness, just happy street!

Up a little bit of the old mountain pass

High and low buildings

Red basalt coffee aroma

The rainy season follows the dry season

A little bit up to the border

Hear the cold wind blowing

Memories of the chalkboard fountain

Once upon a time, the old district was in the late forest.

Red fire in the communal house with wine

Where are you students going?

Dilapidated with corrugated iron roof and wooden walls

Green head, colorful words

The dust in the sky has returned

Royal poinciana flowers swaying along the roadside

Remember whose hand that year

Pick the golden color, but love!

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ban-me-tho-cua-tran-thanh-binh-18525070519091489.htm