80 years of peace since the end of World War 11.
We mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day,
A tribute to those who fought. for the freedom we enjoy today.
We celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War 11,
Reaffirming our commitment to world war peace for our future generations too.
A powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have brought our nation together,
Reaffirming our commitment for our future generations to value forever.
Many millions paid the ultimate sacrifice to achieve this,
Together we celebrate a future built on unity,love,hope and bliss.
Thousands of lamp lights and beacons will shine all over our nation,
From the darkness of war,representing the light of peace and pure elation.
On the 80th anniversary of V.E. day we will come together,
To celebrate 80 years of peace,which hopefully will last forever !!
Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Fri 18th Apr 2025 11:18
Thank you, Hugh, for an eloquent poem. Your optimism is truly admirable, but I am moved to ask: what peace?
The absence of war is not “peace”. Admittedly, mass-mobiliation of British armed forces is not (yet) underway: but our military and our arms industry are being used to enable a genocide -some call it a Holocaust- some the Nakba - to be prosecuted, ostensibly on behalf of British citizens -on a truly, and in every sense of the word, “industrial” scale.