THEY TRIED.

What could’ve been.

Would’ve been.

What was taken away

Wasn’t lost—they fear it,

But the spirit stayed

Just hidden, ready to blossom

Passing through generations

Until now, here we are,

Picking up where it left off.

We rise in subtle power

-As we lift off.

By Andy A. Nguyen

Inspired by images from Vietnam’s past:

https://saigoneer.com/saigon-heritage/16521-photos-a-visual-anthology-of-life-and-fashion-of-1970-saigoneers
https://saigoneer.com/saigon-heritage/13136-photos-a-study-of-saigon-s-1970-street-style
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13476480@N07/sets/72157661319746125