NGUYE ANH NONG

Two Old Men
(the story of my Uncle and my Father)

Two old men with white hair,
The older told the younger:
"Tonight, just one night,
You sleep with me, right?"

The younger didn't understand
"Hey, no, I must come home!
And cook bran for the pigs!
Besides, my little grandson
He needs to sleep with me!"

After midnight, the older died.
Next day, the younger felt stunned,
And he was so regretful.
A bamboo cane in his hand was trembling.
He cried until there were no more tears.


17-1-2005