Going Fourth Into July

There is something in the air Reflecting on freedom’s one day scare Signing a declaration we want to be on our own Handful self-proclaimed leaders setting a tone It was John Hancock first holding the pen Scripted it so large ‘an idea that needed to defend’ Thirteen colonies united together In writing the royal a letter Through the next few years Muskets firing heard by many ears A revolution between tea and beers Bells would ring Celebrating separation from the King Redcoat’s egos taken down By battling farmers who knew the ground It was all a ‘pride show’ For the stiff upper lip British you know Better thinking said ‘let the new world grow’ Today we are in a bind An invisible army giving the globe a hard time Take this as an opportunity knocking Tell Betsy Ross in her chair 'keep on rocking' Striped bars States as stars In a field colored blue An artistic message waving cool Some of us do not agree And the results make us stronger you will see No one can control all fifty Not even a virus that is shifty Wear a mask or don’t It’s your vote Since in the end You will know where to send A message challenging the Franklin in Ben “How much does this cost?” “Is our boss reality at a loss?” “Is a square cubicle your life? Or is the husband maybe a wife” Writing is a powerful art Peaceful at its original start If a reader walks away Getting more knowledge today This contribution would be good Educating society as it should Take these thoughts I do scribe On your holiday ride Ponder my rhymes Circulating the economy friendly governmental dime Enriching America’s creative independent mind