Letter from the rear of Truong Sa soldiers

I have never been to the island.
Haven't heard the waves lapping the ship's side
Never seen the sun rise from the sea
Haven't seen the seagulls yet.

People say Truong Sa is very far away.
Lying in the middle of the blue ocean
Only sand - rocks - maple trees and wind
Looking far away, I can't see the shore.

Sunny day, foggy night, stormy weather
Hot and cold, sudden rain
Lack of green trees, lack of fresh water
Only island soldiers live together

Read newspaper - watch TV - I understand
Spratly Islands, front island, back island
Floating islands, submerged islands, pioneers
Long-established sovereignty markers

The Marines and Birds Bring Green to the Island
Flowers - onions, garlic - squash
Square fruit banyan tree - shady banyan tree
Tree with deep love

Spring has come to green grass and trees
The island where you are more colorful
I wish you good health and calm seas.
Truong Sa is not far away...