Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on February 27, 1939)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Nguyen Chi Thien! After spending twenty-seven years behind bars, you proved that poetry truly is mightier than prison walls. Your verses didn't just earn applause—they earned international acclaim and even snagged the prestigious Rotterdam International Poetry Prize in 1985.

Today we celebrate not only your literary genius but also your unbeatable spirit—because let's face it, anyone who can turn decades of confinement into award-winning art deserves a cake bigger than their bookshelf. May this birthday be filled with laughter brighter than any spotlight you've stood under—and may freedom always rhyme perfectly for you!