The Fourth of July: a Lie 'Or the Star Spangled Banner

We clad ourselves in colors as we march, saluting independence through a foggy dream; gazing at the night alight with flashes, sparkles, and firefly screams. Rockets made in China, cascade/ to the backdrop of the Star Spangled Banner; a flutter to the wind blown flags made in Brazil and "I Love America Pins" upon our lapel; (made in Mexico). We stand on oceanfront (it’s owned by France) gazing ‘pon the open sea, the port is owned by Saudis/ but at least we stand here free. Our hands steadfast upon our chest, saluting whichever freedoms still remain, those freedoms, their going fast; and they’ll disappear one day. We gaze into the abyss of night, the twinkling tears that kiss our cheek, immersing ourselves in awe of moment, before it fades our dreams to sleep. We stand enamored with this land, the love that lurks within our hearts, we celebrate this love/ ...in part; fore tomorrow, standing is banned.