Poetry - by Uncle Ho

"Ho Chi Minh" remains a cult figure throughout the world for his stand for Nationalism and Vietnam. He was "Uncle Ho" for all who believed in independence without any capitalistic and imperialistic force. He wrote these two poems while in prison of French colonials.

GOOD DAYS COMING

Everything changes, the wheel
of the law turns without pause.

After the rain, good weather.

In the wink of an eye

The universe throws off
its muddy cloths.

For ten thousand miles
the landscape

Spreads out like
a beautiful brocade.

Gentle sunshine.
Light breezes. Smiling flowers,

Hang in the trees, amongst the
sparkling leaves,

All the birds sing at once.

Men and animals rise up reborn.

What could be more natural?

After sorrow comes happiness.

FREE, I WALK ON THE MOUNTAIN
AND ENJOY THE VIEW

Mountains. Clouds.
More mountains. More clouds.

Far below a river gleams,
bright and unspotted.

Alone, with beating heart,
I walk on the Western Range,

And gaze far off towards the South
and think of my comrades.

- Ho Chi Minh

-- Keep your Faith in your Natianal Uniqueness
- - Kalingaa...