Ve Day

75 Years ago this day, the world held its breath
Germany finally gave way, lost its grip of death
Guns fell silent on the battle lines of grief
Soldiers on both sides cried out with relief
The war is done, going home to Mum
Going home to wives and sweethearts
Going home to children yet unseen
Going home to continue the dream
Going home to a kiss instead of a bullet
Going home to a bed instead of a billet
Going home,no more war to fight
Going home to sleep safe at night
Going home to a world at peace.
Going home.
© Dave Timperley 08/05/2020

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