THE SKY OVER HOLLAND
by an Unknown Dutch Woman 1945
THE SKY OVER HOLLAND When I look at the sky over Holland at night, The blue dome and the stars are all tranquil and bright. All is peaceful and still, not a sound to be heard, But the rustling of leaves and the cry of a bird.
Not a bomber, or fighter on high any more, And no crisscrossing searchlights as in days of war, All is peaceful and still for the enemy has gone, And the battle for Freedom was finally won
When we sat in the path of the bombers at night, We felt anxious but glad for their every flight Did bring nearer the day when the Nazis would flee, When the war would be over and we would be free.
We all prayed with great fervour and often cried out “Oh, Lord, keep them safe, let them quickly dive out Of the crossroads of searchlights high up in the sky. Oh, please save their lives, Oh, God, don‘t let them die.”
The young children all prayed “Send so many planes That sparrows can’t fly and must walk in the lanes.” And the parents prayed “Please let them soon free us all From the Teuton’s mad fury that holds us in thrall.“
Though so many were lost in the terrible fight While we watched and prayed anxiously many a night Their endeavour and courage have not been in vain For by them and their comrades the Nazis were slain.
When I looked at the sky over Holland last night, The blue dome and the stars were all tranquil and bright There is peace, no more sirens, I heard a bird call. OH , THANK YOU BRAVE AIRMEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Poem by an unknown Dutch woman, Summer 1945 |
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