Dear Poland...

Today Poles are celebrating the most important holiday in Polish history. November 11 is the National Independence Day. Our EVS volunteer would like to share the letter she wrote to Poland.

 

Dear Poland,

I am writing this letter because today is the most important day in Your history - National Independence Day which all of Us - Poles celebrate every year. This day commemorates the anniversary of You being free again, my dearest Homeland, after 123 years of partition by the Kingdom of Prussia, the Russian Empire and the Habsburg Empire.

Even though I am not there to pay homage to You and celebrate Your independence in my motherland, You must know that my heart is with You - filled with respect, longing and pride that I can call myself a Pole. Thank You for the beautiful forests, clear lakes, and breathtaking mountains. Thank You for the most amazing Family - my parents and my little sister. Thank you for letting me travel all around the world to improve myself, gain experience and share with people how beautiful You are.

Last months have been hard. Your dignity and Your independence have been violated. I know... it's not the Poland my ancestors were fighting for. And I know.. it's not the democracy my ancestors were fighting for. Do not be angry with your citizents though we are the ones responsible for what is happening to You now... Everyone makes mistakes, also did we. If I have the chance to choose again, I promise I will.

I have to finish now. I want to wish You all the best - never give up, never lose hope in Us and never forget that You, my beloved Poland, are the most beautiful place in this world.

 

Yours sincerely,

Beata Jaranowska

 

photo by Wiktoria Marek-Ryś

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