This Country That I Love
as i sit to write
right by my window
open to the night
and all its sounds
I hear outside
the cracking of fireworks
already being fired
before the celebration
of the 4th of July
our cherished Independence Day!
And I wish to cry
for it seems the importance
of the day is turned quite light
folks play with fireworks
but forget to remember why
forget the dedication to the death
of so many, their fight
to ensure that this land
beholds for all, the rights
to the pursuit of happiness.
May you have a wonderful 4th of July, remembring those who fought and died for
your rights.
CarolineCecile
Copyright © Caroline Cécile Delacroix | Year Posted 2011
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