Happy Birthday America

America how I love thee
How blessed all are we
From oppressed beginnings
To a nation that is free

We started with a party
Got rid of some pricey tea
Boston really rocked it
Right into the sea

Our grievance did we send
And was conveniently ignored
A Declaration did we make
And enforced it with the sword

Much blood has been spilled
To secure this chosen land
Much sorrow and much pain
Our freedom did demand

Our people are so good
And very kind at heart
We truly sue for peace
And surely do our part

But if war and contention
Are what others do desire
Don’t misjudge our kindness
You’ll dance amongst hell’s fire

Happy Birthday America, #242!

STEVEN J PARKER – July 4, 2018
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