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 !!

 

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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.

Rolph David

Wed 16th Apr 2025 07:42

Hugh,
There’s a quiet tension running beneath this piece—a sense that peace, while celebrated, is also fragile. The poem feels like more than a tribute; it’s a reminder that what’s been held for 80 years can’t be taken for granted. Behind the rhymes and rhythms, there’s a real emotional pull—a mix of gratitude, caution, and hope. It reads almost like a vow, spoken not just to remember the past, but to protect the future.
Thanks for putting this into words.
Regards,
Rolph

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