Quynh Anh | Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm

Do you remember, The Mrs. Lam
More than a decade ago came
A wonderful gift from heaven
Stork bound baby parcel from haven

Shiny bright eyes, button nose
Pocket rocket ready to go
Flipping cartwheels on balance beams
Somersaults flying sky high seems

Much you remind me of sister
Gymnast and dancer was too her
She speaks of you in much wonder
More than pride plus love surrender

Does my quiet niece Josie knows
From not far so, i watch you grow
Intelligence and strength you sow
Young lady of standard so bold

Sweet little niece we love you so

August 18th, 2013

Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm, the blogger, poet, and translator, was born in 1971 in Phu Nhuan, Saigon, Vietnam. The pharmacist currently lives and works in Western Sydney, Australia.

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