I am Vietnamese, far from my homeland
For me now the days and circumstances are foreign
I alone must care for my life long partner
Our children earn their living the hard way.
There are no relatives, no neighbours here for us
Many times, difficulties arise from language barriers
I, the husband, work the household chores alone, settling things in order,
Oh! a difficult life is like this.
I wish for someone to confide in.
I must bear the rest of my life the same way.