We sailed from China to Vietnam in two days
With an other gala, more wine to taste and champagne party under sunny rays.

Of all the places so far,
Vietnam is not yet up to par.

In many places there is more,
junk and trash then in 2004

The street are still not all paved,
Maybe for other things they saved.

Quality of life here has a different meaning,
And towards poverty they are still leaning.

But hungry they seem not,
As food is cooked on the sidewalks in more the one pot.

Everywhere you see them eat and drink,
And one wonders what about do they think.

Their rice exportation is now much more
Then when we were here in 2004

But wages are low and taxes high
That is probably why

Unless the government will assist,
Conditions here will persist.

Smoking they can still afford.
As cigarettes cost a fraction from abroad.

There pleasant local markets with fruit vegetables and fish
I was glad again I did not miss

We visited home businesses of making rice wine, rice paper or growing fruits
And these people live better since they can sell their goods.

We visited two Buddha temples, and we saw many pray
And they hope he has something positive to say.

As for their sake
A decision they do not make

Because they would be guessing
Without Buddha’s blessing.

We had lunch and a peek,
In the beach town Vung Tau that was elegant and chic.

It is not that they do not have style,
But for most it will still be awhile.

Before they to can improve
And from a hut to a home they can move

It was interesting to see Vietnam again.
And hope they to will have a better life again.

It was a glimpse thru a birds eye,
But we saw more then if we had not come by.