Hanoi Heartstrings

Streets of light, a wanderer's gaze, far from all I knew Dragon's breath and Nón Lá grace, under skies so blue Lost among the lantern’s glow, Saigon whispers soft In the heart of Vietnam, my defenses all aloft Rice terraces unfold their charm, mountains draped in mist Hear the call of ancient songs, love I can't resist Silk roads wind through time, a stranger to these streets Motorbikes like a stream, a rhythm that repeats Coffee drips, a bitter sweet, as the Mekong flows In the pulse of Vietnam, where my heart now knows [Chorus] In this land of serene chaos, I found a place to breathe Amidst the rice hats' sway, Vietnam’s soul beneath Through the street markets' maze, scents in the humid air I trace the dragon fruit sweets, vibrant wares declare Scooters weave a dance, in Hanoi's restless tide Where bamboo reaches skyward, with ancient pride [Verse 3] Cyclo rickshaws roll, by the river's side Old tales in every turn, the past does not hide Temples rise with the sun, incense in the air Ancient wisdom whispers, in the morning's flare A mosaic of culture, captured in one glance In the heart of Vietnam, I surrender to the trance [Verse 4] Streets that weave a story, of dynasties long gone The beat of city life, this symphony goes on