Võ Thị Như Mai

The moon

                               Painting Văn Y

Who said the moon is crescent?
I keep saying it is complete
semicircular so sweet
as gentle as a baby’s cradle.

The moon crescent and full
The moon waning and young
Written a fairy tale
Weaving lyrics and verses

The moon is like my lips
Warming my cheeks bright
At times is a rice leaf
Showing green of love

The moon is like mother and father
The moon is like grandparents
Who is ups and downs in life
Always keep the moon in mind

   

Original: Trăng -  Thùy Vy
English translation by Võ Thị Như Mai

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