Independence Dei
Defining independence is a tricky business.
"Freedom, liberty and justice for all"
are words thrown casually about as is "forgiveness."
As ephemeral as fireworks after night baseball
games, the red, white and blue sky smoke trails
leave us short of breath, unsure of what to think
of the cost others have paid with their lives
so we can celebrate. And the original patriot winks
from beyond, claims no country his and continually gives
the lesson of selfless love of the unknown neighbor
or enemy by studied restraint and unstudied sparks
of flaming spirit he shares with heaven by friendly labor
of pulling the nets in when faith seems gone or a lark,
but not so! Still, inspiration fills, at the darkest hour, our hearts' sails.
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