Hearing approaching lawnmower, a rabbit ran to escape.
From a hiding place, it dashed out like a flying arrow.
I was very much surprised to see this very fast speed
Even I had known that a rabbit could run fast.
Now hiding near a pine tree, this rabbit remained so scared
Even its brown hair mixed very well with brown pine needles.
With darting eyes, it appeared ready to run again
But it was waiting for a right moment for a safe escape.
In cutting mode, my riding lawnmower was thundering.
Seeing that the rabbit wanted to run for its life
I quickly detoured my mowing direction.
When I returned to check, this rabbit was far gone.
NHIEN NGUYEN MD
4/24/2014
THỎ CHẠY THÁO THÂN
Nghe máy tới, thỏ vội vàng chạy nấp.
Nó phóng nhanh như một mũi tên bay.
Tôi không ngờ thỏ chạy nhanh như thế
Dù biết rằng thỏ có thể chạy mau.
Nấp gốc thông, thỏ ngồi sợ hãi lắm.
Thỏ màu nâu lẫn với lá thông khô.
Mắt láo liêng, nó sẵn sàng chạy nữa.
Chỉ chờ dịp là nó phóng đi luôn.
Tôi cắt cỏ, tiếng máy rền như sấm.
Vì biết rằng thỏ muốn chạy tháo thân,
Tôi vòng máy vội vàng đi hướng khác.
Khi trở về, thỏ đã chạy đi xa.
NHIEN NGUYEN MD
4/24/2014
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