I Vow to Thee, My Island

A poem for Liberation Day.

I Vow to Thee, My Island

Our freedom comes, this day, the flag is raised above
At last, after the many years, is the liberty we love
Through Occupation days, our hope still stood the test
We gather in the Royal Square, this truly is the best
But let us not forget, brave souls that paid a price
And ended up in Ravensbrück: the final sacrifice.

Let us raise the flag once more, as happened long ago
Rejoice in freedom gained, most great to them that know
We waited ever hopeful, until we saw our King
We laid the wreaths in memory, for time of suffering
And through we all grow older, liberation shall not cease
And we shall sing of freedom, and joyfulness of peace