Here is a re-posting of a poem I wrote on July 4, 2015.
As we celebrate
the Fourth of July.
How many people
will ask themselves, “Why”?
The time off of work
and cookouts are great.
But what is the reason
that you celebrate?
The “land of the brave”
and “home of the free”.
Do we live like that?
Is that what you see?
We lock all our doors,
we’re afraid to go out.
And sharing the truth
causes people to shout.
Somehow we think,
if I’m louder than they.
Then all of the people
must do things my way.
The laws pile up,
the rules list grows long.
And all it creates
is more chance to do wrong.
We all want our freedom
to do what we like.
From the old and the gray,
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an excellent re-post!
Thank you!