Beneath the blue of morning skies, The streets begin to glow, And flags of blue, white, red unfold As gentle breezes blow. From Paris lights to village roads, From rivers wide to hills, France carries songs of yesterday And dreams that linger still. The bells ring out across the towns, The colors rise and sway, While families gather side by side To celebrate the day. The past has left its powerful mark, Its stories still remain, But every generation walks ahead, Through sunshine, hope, and rain. So let the tricolor fly high, Let music fill the air, And let the spirit of liberté Be carried everywhere. Today we honor France with joy, With friendship, pride, and cheer— Happy Bastille Day to all, And may hope shine throughout the year!
October brings a quiet light, Across the German land, A day to remember roads once split, And how we learned to stand. From northern winds to Alpine hills, The autumn colors glow, Through cities old and villages, The rivers gently flow. A wall once stood between two worlds, But walls can disappear, And what was divided long ago Can find its way back near. Today the bells and voices rise, The streets are filled with cheer, For freedom, peace, and unity That brought a country here. So let the flags fly in the breeze, Let friendship light the day, And may tomorrow build on hope In every step we take. Happy German Unity Day— May unity shine bright, And may Germany move forward With courage, peace, and light.