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Independence Day

by Danette Kettwich
http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=27115

As our country celebrates Independence Day
With stripes and stars and bands that play;
Do we think about the march against the fray?
Do we really appreciate Independence Day?

Patriots fought the brutal tyrant's raid
They raised the stripes that will not fade
Their blood was part of that cost paid
So we can celebrate Independence Day.

Standing steadfast for their liberty
Insisting freedom to worship as they pleased,
Resisting a kingdom's bridle, striving to be free
They fought persistently for their Independence Day.

They established a nation under God
Determined to keep controlling tyrants abroad
Devoted to flourish on American sod
They finally had an Independence Day.

Our men have fought and our men have died
They have fought to save our nation's pride
Some have benefited the whole world wide
So they too can have their own Independence Day.

Our warriors have and will continue to fight
To keep our freedom and our rights
Simply knowing we are safe at night
Is worth remembering Independence Day.

Remember always the sacrifice liberty brings
Let our voices of independence boldly ring
Freedom as an eagle's ascended wings
Thank God in heaven as we pray and sing~
Thank You for our Independence Day!

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