What I know About You

I am from an Asian country: A twenty-hour flight from the U.S. Here, I know nice friends who I have met And wonderful scenes as pretty as dreams. How bright your corn fields are under sun beams! How wide your seas, how vast your forests. I wonder which road is the longest... Seemingly, all roads lead to the horizon. Sometimes, I think they are blocked by the mountains But you have tunnels and roundabout ways instead. Passing the mountains, we’ll find new directions, new steps I told my friends: "The U.S.’s roads never end.” What I know about you is the change: No bombs, no anger, but friendliness I know you- Americans are clever, polite and modest. You made the greatest inventions in the world: The marvelous bridges connect huge shores Light bulb, airplane, transistor, internet,... Are all your amazing steps Throughout your glorious history. Sometimes, I miss my peaceful country Though Viet Nam is far, on the other side of the Earth It has become an irreplaceable part of my heart With rice paddies, and hard-working people on the farms. I wish I could hold two countries tightly in my arms Viet Nam and the U.S are both important in my heart Two beautiful places to miss and love Now, I know: I have two safe homes.