The fireworks began at dark, another 4th of July
The flag waves in the gentle breeze above a moonlit sky
There’s cookouts and parades that go on from east to west
Families gather at the park with “kiss the cook” aprons on daddy’s chest
The little ones have sparklers to lighten the darkened sky
Moms set the table with America’s apple pie
Tis the day we celebrate the freedoms that we share
But this time seems a bit hollow
For many are in despair.
America the beautiful has been wounded over the years
A plague of disease rested over us for long over two years
An election was anything but trusted, there became a great divide.
Lost in all of that was that great American pride
Now we suffer from policies that have truly weakened a nation
The barbecues costing so much more due to high inflation
Gasoline at an all time high, vacation trips postponed
Or maybe even canceled like the culture some have condoned
We’ve become so divided not unlike In Lincoln’s day
So why go to the fireworks show that the town is soon to display
My prayer is that this day can start us all anew
Recognize the beauty and freedom of the Red, White, and Blue
Reach out to your neighbor be they on the left or right
And watch the wonders in the skies on this very night
Don’t give up on the dream of the shining light upon the hill
For after all regardless of color or creed we are all Americans still