Voices 

Silence creeps in the dark
midnight hour sees
the crisis stage of war 
 
Tragedy takes place 
the loss of lives is faced
shattered dreams
 
Memory is painted in the mind
a vivid image of a battle scene
the outburst of rage
 
Echoes of a siren resonate
in deep fearful thought
a mourning sign
 
To find solace in peace
to search for a prayer
come to rescue
 
With the awakening call
take action to cease
all fighting, all war 


by Contributing Poet  Hanh Chau   Copyright © 2025 
VWP 2025     First published in  VietnamWarPoetry.com 

Bio:  Hanh Chau  is from San Jose, Ca. She enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, and ballroom dancing. She has worked for Kaiser Permanente for 20 years. She received her Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in business administration.