“Hôn Kiểu Người Việt” (”Kissing in Vietnamese”) portrays a vivid reenactment and detailed account of the personal and emotional experiences of receiving kisses from Grandma. The poem unfolds like a voyage in search of an ongoing "history," a narrative that remains unfinished and perpetual. It delves into the enduring trauma intertwined with history, a lasting effect of a war from which escape is impossible. The kiss from Grandma is depicted as being etched in the currents of history, transforming into an enduring memory in the author's consciousness. This kiss symbolizes an endless connection, one that transcends time and remains unending.
