Tulip season has arrived once more,
A tapestry of colors welcomes spring.
Little birds flit merrily from bough to bough,
While golden butterflies weave among the peach blossoms.
All creation rejoices in spring’s embrace,
Gentle Spring arrives with sweetness and delight.
Morning sunlight melts into the glow of afternoon,
As joyful crowds wander through the spring gardens.
How lovely is this joyful springtime day,
From tulip gardens to blooming roses we stray.
Soft sunlight glimmers across the sky,
In the Japanese garden, we sit by the pond to watch the goldfish glide.
Golden fish glide gently in graceful circles,
The little pond is wonderfully clear.
As afternoon shadows slowly lengthen,
We make our way home beneath the evening sky.
Evening descends with a soft and gentle breeze,
Sunlight lingers softly upon the
Fluttering leaves.
A beautiful spring day has come to its close,
Yet its warmth will live forever in our hearts.
May every family be blessed with peace and happiness,
Rich in blessings, yet never forgetting Heaven’s grace.
Translated by Phạm Nhã Lâm
Vẫn biết Chúa giữ gìn con trẻ,
Vẫn biết Ngài thương kẻ đơn côi.
Lòng con quá đỗi bồi hồi,
Không tin không hứa đứng ngồi chẳng an,
Mẹ con chẳng được an toàn,
Vì sao phải lụy, muôn vàn đớn đau,
Mẹ con khuya sớm cùng nhau,
Rày đây mai đó trước sau không rời.
Ác lòng người muốn chia đôi,
Mẹ con xa cách, đường đời rẽ chia,
Lòng thương con chẳng xa lìa
Một ngày không thấy như chia tấc lòng.
Dẫu cho chịu cảnh long đong,
Vẫn không sờn dạ vẫn không bước lùi,
Quyết đi tới, đẩy người lui,
Cùng nhau sum họp, Mẹ vui con mừng.
The Joy of Welcoming Spring
Golden apricot blossoms greet the Spring,
As gardens wake with laughter, light, and song.
A hundred flowers bloom in radiant hues,
While butterflies dance lightly through the air.
Orchids, chrysanthemums, and peach blossoms fair,
With brilliant dahlias join the joyful scene, to welcome Lady Spring with
open hearts.
She steps into each yard with gentle grace,
As crimson firecrackers ring with festive cheer.
Smiling faces brighten everywhere,
Warm greetings fill the air from home to home.
May happiness remain throughout the year,
As friends and loved ones gather, feast, and share.
A time for families to reunite,
For grandparents and children, side by side to welcome in the bright and
joyful Spring.
The New Year comes with laughter, hope, and song,
As cups of sweet rice wine are raised in cheer.
Translated by Phạm Nhã Lâm
