The FOURTH OF JULY

By Rick Olson

 

Here today in America, it's the 4th of July

A day when big fireworks will fill the night sky

 

As you gaze upon fireworks that burst forth in the sky

Pause a moment to ponder and to ask yourself why

 

It's a celebration of America's independence

Our forefathers fought hard for this nation's ascendance

 

In the spirit of freedom, a Committee of Five penned a declaration

Breaking free from Great Britain, now our own sovereign nation

 

Though the states then in number,  we're only thirteen

Resolute were they all, they would bow to no King or Queen

 

So stand proudly my daughters, and repeat after me

I'm so blessed to be living in the land of the free