Poetry Corner

Fifty years that far in memory,

Either in Marine Corps or Army.

Served nation, people, and justice;

Proud of you. Honesty. Interested!

You never die! Your heart and your mind;

Strong. Intelligent. Clear as blue sky.

Fight for Freedom, Human Rights--Citizen!

Your love, your duty for the United Nations.

You’re bright as a star;

What you did in the past, so far.

Wounded. Stand up. Fighting. Prison.

You did a good job! Proud of you, citizen!

War. Duty. Honest soldier.

Back to duty. Do not retire, Colonel!

(Germantown, March 2, 1998)

Vinh Liem