A VICTORY FOR ALL

                            Tổng thống - President Obama: Photo from http://phoenixrising.me

After listened to the inspirational, well-delivered and powerful speech by President Obama, I would like to share an old poem that I wrote on the previous Election Day.

A VICTORY FOR ALL

Today, I believe that there will be a total victory

For Senator Obama and the Democratic Party

I know that the Bush Administration is coming to an end

His government is mayhem

And Bush is out of touch and irresponsible for the last few months;

Luckily there is a new sun

Shining and electrifying the Obama phenomenon and it is a miracle

He is the symbol

Of struggle, of change, of desire, of dreams for all

He is the ultimate change and hope that we instill

For all Americans and people around the world

In Obama, we find new directions

He has the potential to be a great President

He’s charismatic and talented

Even though he grew up struggling like many ordinary Americans

He will bring fresh and better direction

In him, we trust and hope for the better future of many

Including my baby boys, Khang and Kiệt

My dear sons,

Your grandparents taught me that “Others’ success is your own success”

Thus, when you’re grown up, life will often have some messes.

Fix them whenever you can

and live like the two men

Of Nguyễn Công Trứ  ( 阮公著;1778–1858) or John F. Kennedy, who once asked-

“We, who are born as men in the world

What did you do for your country/society?”

Also, know that life is impermanence

So, live your life generously and balanced

My dear sons:

That is the true victory for one and for all

The victory you ought to cherish.

Election Day, November 4^th, 2008.