May 4th in the Netherlands - remembranceday

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

0 posted 2002-05-04 06:04 PM

In the Netherlands we remember the dead from WorldwarII on May 4th. At eight o'clock in the evening there's a two minute silence throughout the whole country. It inspired me to make this poem in Dutch, wich I tried to translate for you.

Eén dag per jaar,
zijn wij stil in Nederland
en in die paar minuten,
smeden wij een band.
Een band,
met ons verleden,
met mensen,
die er niet meer zijn,
met mensen,
die wij niet kennen,
maar die ons dierbaar zijn.

Eén dag per jaar,
zijn wij stil in Nederland
en met hen die ons verlieten,
smeden wij een band.
Want door hun moedig dragen,
kunnen wij in vrijheid alles doen.
Twee minuten stilte,
is alles wat zij vragen,
twee minuten stilte,
voor wat zij hebben verdragen.
Twee minuten stilte,
voor de mensen van toen.

~~~~~~~~

One day each year
it is quiet in my Land
and in those minutes few
we create a band
A band
connected to our past
with people
who are no longer there
with people
who we never knew
with people who did care

One day each year
it is quiet in my Land
and with the ones who left
we create a band
their endurance gave us
freedom,
to live in peace
Two minutes of silence
is all they ask,
so please
Two minutes of silence
for what they had to bear
Two minutes of silence
is all you have to share,
with them

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Check out my new website: lookheretitia.fcpages.com (I didn't 'link' this, so it won't take too much space).I

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (05-04-2002 08:46 PM).]

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

1 posted 2002-05-04 06:34 PM

Tita darling girl, this is utterly utterly wonderful, I love this. This reads so beautifully, so important we remember them all, and in this you have done them proud darling girl.

Fabulous writing darling girl utterly fabulous

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

2 posted 2002-05-04 07:09 PM

Titia,
we have November 11th but the meaning is the same. Thanks for sharing your rembrance with me.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-05-04 07:25 PM

Titia, I do not think I can ever really begin to tell you how much Passions is enhanced by the sharing you do from the other side of the world...thank you so very much for all you give us...

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2002-05-04 08:39 PM

I echo Sunshine of course in how much you have added to the site with your wonderful ways and words. On this side of the world we hold "Remembrance Day", on November 11th, and do the same as you Titia.

Imagination is more important that knowledge
~* Einstein said so *~

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

5 posted 2002-05-04 08:53 PM

You're just a bunch of sweetie patoeties, giving me more credit than I deserve.

You make me

On November 11 I'll think of ya all too

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Check out my new website: lookheretitia.fcpages.com (I didn't 'link' this, so it won't take too much space).I

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-05-04 09:17 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, we are all so blessed to have you share your traditions and values from across the ocean to us all, sweet friend, I too will join you in honoring those people on this day and remembering them! (kiss on cheek) I am so happy you shared both the Dutch and the translated version to us all, sweet friend, I am influenced greatly by Latin culture and I always love to write Spanish poems translated to English too and share their values, especially with Cinco de Mayo tomorrow! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) We all love you so uch, sweet friend, this is fabulous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

7 posted 2002-05-04 10:09 PM

Your poem is beautiful, Titia..

Yes, we all have that day at different times of the year...as we should have. Those who gave their lives in defense of their country must never be forgotten..
The best to you, sweet lady with the big knuffels

Muys
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since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

8 posted 2002-05-05 01:25 PM

Dearest daughter
I am in a flood of tears
so emotional it is for me,
to read your nice poem.
Everything come back in my mind
And I can't stop my tears.
I love you more than I can say dear.
Mamma

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