Cát Bà Island National Park
An Impression
Sounds
What sounds did I hear today?
I heard the buzzing sound of cicadas in the trees.
I heard the high whine sound of a mosquito by my ear.
I heard the rustle sound of leaves falling from the trees.
I heard the calling sounds of birds.
I heard the whoosh sound of the wind bending the tree tops as it blew by.
I heard the droning sound of a fly as it circled round me.
I heard the groaning and clacking sound of bamboo moving in the breeze.
I heard the sounds of nature that pleased me!
I heard the voices of the humans who passed me by
and did not see the butterfly or hear the sounds of nature!
| Written in both Vietnamese and English by me, with Vietnamese translation by my friend Khoa Tiến Trương, and corrections by my teacher, Nguyễn Thái Tài. I need your help: If you know of any upcoming event for this column, please let me know. Hanoi Grapevine focuses mainly on contemporary art and culture in Vietnam, but we also post information about events that are part of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage. |
