Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Fourth of July

For every burger we consume,
Each hot dog we are chomping,
We should remember on this day
The Redcoats we were tromping.

For every icy beer we chug,
Each ear of corn we're biting,
We have to thank the colonists,
Who sacrificed by fighting.

If independence wasn't won,
We'd be on different footing,
Enjoying Shepherd's pie, perhaps,
Or maybe Yorkshire pudding.

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Trevor Mcleod July 9, 2018 at 5:12 PM Ha ha ha -that's funny. Love the poem. Trevor

Kim Rodrigues July 7, 2018 at 8:30 AM For sure. We owe a hotdog and cold brew to the colonists :)

Maurice Rigoler July 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM Ilene, you forgot the British accent we'd all most likely have if the british had won the war! Thanks for reading my cheese poem. Being French, I love all kinds of cheese and the French have over 300 kinds! If you like blue cheese, you're eating mold. / M

Pat Adams July 5, 2018 at 5:27 PM Well written as usual and true! People get caught up in the fireworks and such and forget the real meaning sometimes I think. Well Done!.......Pat

Lyric Man July 5, 2018 at 5:20 AM So easy to forget what the day is truly all about, but I still want my burger and hot dogs, Ilene! Come see me if you get a chance..

Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2018 at 2:20 PM - I wish you a happy 4th of July with everything that belongs to this day, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham July 4, 2018 at 1:22 PM Nothing wrong with Yorkshire pud or shepherds pie, lol. Happy 4th July . Tom