Poem 4&5 May

Eight decades of freedom, so precious and fine,
On May 4th we remember, with a tear and a smile.
The shadow of war, the past so close,
In silence and respect, we stand together, you and them.

The names of heroes, who will never be forgotten,
Their sacrifices and courage will remain in our hearts.
With candles and flowers, shining in the darkness,
Connect us with history, rejoicing with love.

On May 5th we celebrate the freedom we have,
A future full of hope, in which we live together.
Let us never forget the lessons of then,
In a world of peace, may we flourish together.

Caithlyn van der Spek, 14 years old, Zoetermeer