South Vietnam no longer exists.One woman tries to throwherself overboard,screaming that without a countryshe cannot live.

No one can sweep,for why sweep away hope?No one can splash water,for why splash away joy?(celebration of Tet)

The gray guilt had grown heavy, refusing to pause its relentless infusion into her joints and marrow. After all, it was her fault her brother was taken.

I hate being told I can't do something because I'm a girl!