In the poem "The Bamboo Hut," the author writes of the simple beauty of Vietnam that inspires him. At this site, view collections of photographs to see the inspirational side of Vietnam for yourself. Project yourself into one of the settings and write your reflections in a short poem.
damask
A bamboo hut and a plum tree bower—
That's where I spend my days, far from the world's talk.
For meals, only some pickled cabbage,
But I've never cared for the life of damask and silk.
There's a pool of water for watching the moon,
and land to plow into flowerbeds.
Sometimes I feel inspired on snowy nights—
That's when I write my best poems, and sing.