FOR LATVIA’S BIRTHDAY – “GUSTIŅŠ’ WISH”

I am Gustiņš.
I’m standing in the yard of my dad’s childhood home…
It’s very quiet here right now — a little bit scary.
This place feels abandoned and lonely…

My dearest Latvia,
My very best one —
Can I ask you something?

Can you be strong and brave?
As strong as I am…

Look — I’m holding your flag here,
In my dad’s childhood yard,
With both hands, strong and steady.
I’m not afraid of the silence.

My beloved homeland,
Raise me to be a strong and happy person!
I will honor and love you forever for that.

And who knows…
Maybe because of you,
I’ll return to this yard in twenty years
And bring my dad’s childhood memories back to life —
With laughter, joy, and people once again.

Happy Birthday, Latvia! 🇱🇻