Roger W Hancock

FOURTH OF JULY

Independence Day,
we show our pride,
pride shown,
with fireworks.
Fireworks represent,
bombs bursting in air;
burst in air in war,
war for freedom.
Freedom by sacrifice,
sacrifice of blood.
Young blood spilt,
paid the cost.
Price paid in blood,
blood spent.
Liberty for you,
a man gave his life.
Life lost for love,
love of country,
land of free,
paid by the brave.
Sparks high in sky,
reminder of men,
brave lives gone…
Patriot loss,
patriot pride.