In days of old, a siege did come

A time of trouble, for everyone

A revolution was underway

But it brought disaster, every day

The people endured, they did not flee

For in their hearts, they knew the key

Their precious land, they would defend

Their characteristic courage, did not bend

They fought with all their might and main

And in the end, they did maintain

Their freedom and their way of life

They showed that in disaster, they could thrive

So let us all remember well

The story of the siege we tell

And let it be a lesson sure

That we can endure and even more.

Reflections

1. What is a siege and why do you think they happen?
2. Why did the people in the story decide to stay and endure the siege instead of fleeing?
3. What are some characteristics that the people in the story demonstrated during the siege?
4. Why is it important to be courageous during difficult times?
5. What can we learn from the story about how people can come together and overcome challenges?