Voices From the Dark: A collection of the poems written in the cells of Hanoi, Viet Nam and China

Lee Humiston, is the Founder and Curator of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center (Sout Portland, Maine)

Voices From The Dark, is a powerful collection of poems written by prisoners of war in the cells of Hanoi, Vietnam, and Peking, China. The book is a testament to the strength and resilience of those who suffered through the brutal realities of captivity and torture during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Humiston collected these poems from prisoners of war, each a powerful expression of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. These poems are a testament to the power of the human spirit to endure and overcome, even in the darkest of circumstances.

Through Voices From The Dark, Mr. Humiston honors the sacrifices of those who served their country and those who endured the horrors of captivity. He reminds us of the importance of preserving the stories and experiences of those who have served and sacrificed so that we may never forget their courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship.

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