Independence to You Independence to Me

Independence to you means parties and plans
Independence to me means blood and death
how far the fireworks display flies and spans
so much blood and tears for hope's breath

you see this day as one to frolic and play
but I see a document that 55 men boldly signed
to host barbeque's and soak in a sun ray
for liberty and justice were they all straitly aligned

this day means nothing to you but pomp and parade
I see liberty, justice, for every man, woman, and child
a flash of fireworks blast through that night's charade
the burning remembrance should be anything but mild

in the end all you see is parties, get togethers and fun
finally i see fires, war, death and despotism's cruel hand
you only see a founding, you care not how it was won
they stood for you and your parties in their small band

Remember the Founding Fathers on the 4th of July, remember their sacrifice for our future

Your Humble and Obedient Servant:
David Thomas Johnson

"I will give you independence forever"
John Adams