At last, at last the war could cease And Europe could enjoy real peace, May the Eighth was VE Day And little girls could shout hooray.
Children who’d known ruined streets Children used to rationed meat. Children whose fathers left to fight And now will never say ‘Good Night’
But then as costly fighting ends Peace called to turn our foes to friends.
A call today we still must hear So love can triumph over fear And children know the joys of life Freed of warfare, freed of strife.
Virginia Smith - May 2025
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