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PEACE 1945

This land of ours may well rejoice
Upon this glorious day of days,
For war and strife at last has ceased,
Nation with nation is at peace.
In every corner of the land
The cry of peace is gladly heard.
And here on England鈥檚 tiny isle,
We see the tears and happy smiles
Of peace glad the battle o鈥檈r
And none shall invade our shores.

The streets and buildings are made gay,
To celebrate this splendid day.
The union jack stands out supreme
Acknowledged emblem, freedom鈥檚 queen,
Red, white and blue emblazoned there,
Proudly, she billows in mid-air.

Into the early hours of morn,
The people do their joy express,
Singing and dancing down the street,
Six years of cramped ness are released.
Great thankfulness lies in our hearts,
Those from whom we had to part
Will soon we hope be back once more,
And we shall open wide our doors
To those brave men who fought for peace
On land and sea, and in the air.

But never let our hearts forget
Those who died that we might yet
Make this world a lovely place,
To live in peace with every race.
So may we cherish peace for ever,
Keep it safe and lose it never.

By Edith Mary Arstall
Student nurse at Abergele Hospital

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