Death of Independence Day
The nation of independence with claims of peace
succumbs to the boast of the tyrant,
with a parade of destruction's tools.
Equipment used to smash, obliterate and snuff out life
with civilian collateral damage no one will discuss
or even acknowledge, are worshiped.
Tanks, jets and military might flashed
and flaunted before the world,
as if this is what makes a nation great.
A day reserved to celebrate the concept of freedom,
not only in one country, but everywhere
has been corrupted to emphasize tyranny,
with equipment used to protect "American Interests,"
by force and intimidation,
in a nation where freedom used to be its raison d’être.
July 4 is no longer Independence Day,
representing a new idea called democracy,
intended to replace tyranny.
July 4 is now just another weapon
flashed as a threat for the world
to recognize, fear and honor.
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