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Dragon & Fairy In Poetry

MY FRIEND

Original “Bạn Ta” by SƯƠNG LAM

I called you and knew that you are still there:
What kind of joy has filled my heart to care!
In this world trouble and vicissitudes abound,
How happy to know you are safe and sound.

The subastral existence is like the daydream:
Human bondage is life and death a mainstream.
We do value one another on sentiment based:
Love of parents, yokemates, friends interlaced.

That kind of affection is not for the list price
When the heart doesn’t fit any measuring device;
What scale can weigh the sympathies’ weight?
Then, feelings are not for us to assess, estimate!

Even tho’ the earth is full of shiftiness, muddy,
If we truly endear ourselves to each of our buddy
Then why not to send them a greeting, pay a call?
Do exchange news to warm human life for all.

Is it not better than being parsimonious, late?
Because humans prefer closeness, devotion, fête,
To kindly love others and be beloved by them,
Express your personal emotions my dear chum!

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