An Ode to Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher-Student Reunion
January 12, 2008

Flapping its wings , away the time has flown
With more than thirty years away from home,
And more than forty years far from dear old school.
We _ teachers and students_ have gathered  here, the wandering souls.

A short moment together here,
In reminiscence of memories and souvenirs,
Beautiful and memorable ancient times,
Unforgettable days that were far behind:
The youthful days with dreamy aspirations,
The heartfelt friendship and deep affectionate teacher-student bond.
The many rises and falls of the world we share
The joys we nurture as well as sorrows we mourn.
Though the “temporary refuge” has built our life halfway,
The love for Lê văn Duyệt alumnae has never been faded.

With constant worries and continual struggle for family and life success
Has your mind ever been at rest?
Despite the confusing road of adjustment you tread,
Your Vietnamese culture is still shining,
Keeping the strong emotional teacher-parent ties going,
In this corner of the world,
We still have our Viet souls and feelings.


Thu Lê (2008)