Patriot's dream gone in flames

by Independence Forever   Feb 14, 2007


4th of July, our nation's birthday date
but now a sale of fireworks bate

once it was celebrated by solemn remembrance
but now the day has lost all it's resemblance

a document signed, a hard decision made
now we only worry how much we need paid

by separating from Britain meant treason
but now we get drunk, for no good reason

there was once a dream, a fragile American nation
oh but now we take our work checks and go on vacation

the spirit of July fourth 76 is gone forever more
but by now i hope you all know the score

a sad truth, a painful reality, we have no choice but to wear
the truth is so sad, it is for the few who know to bear

remember the fifty-four men who put their lives on the line
so that we could be free to take a drink of freedom's wine

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  • 17 years ago

    by Melpomene

    You know ive never knew anything about this day i guess because i live in australia but you really gave me the run down on what this days about and what it means. For that i give you a well done. ~mel

  • 17 years ago

    by Lemon Square Bear23

    it's so true we do take advantage of things so little but once meant so much. I enjoyed this one!
    5/5 always
    your fav friend
    Kate~

  • 17 years ago

    by tryinXtoXholdXmyXheadXup

    This is my favorite part of your poem
    "remember the fifty-four men who put their lives on the line
    so that we could be free to take a drink of freedom's wine "very well written check out my poem called thank you if you will i need advice. it doesnt sound right but you i trust to let me know what it needs thank you and agian well written

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