A Petition
I beseech the Sky, so far, so high! I beseech the Earth, so large, Whose end man cannot see! I appeal to all human beings, Children of Dragon and Fairies, who are living in alien countries, To be kind to those unfortunate victims Of battles and wars so cruel, For ever maimed in their bodies and souls, Who wander here and there, Aghast at hopeless memories Amid horrendhous ghouls. You are full of compassion, Help them! Help them overcome Their distress! Your kindness is as high as mountains And as vast as oceans! I beseech the Sky, I beseech the Earth To be kind to them, The unfortunate victims Of battles and wars So cruel! *** NguyễnSư Giao , disabled ex- serviceman Nạnggỗ. 22 Adaptation Đặng Vũ Nhuê'