Vietnam Poem by AHO Speaks

Vietnam a conflict that was really never a declared war
Yet one of the cruelest of all, we ever saw.

The conflict is over and Vietnam is now one nation
Our astute politicians now use the phrase, ' a global relation'.

The beginning has ended and I know life must go on
But where are the national apologies, to those whom we did wrong?

Their names on black granite for the human eye and touch
Who will have the honesty and truth to say; 'we miss you so much'.

'We are sorry for removing your gift on earth to particpate and live
Allow our souls to embrace you in silence, as we ask you to forgive.

12-28-05 Aho Speaks