Happy Birthday America

.
Part I--Serious Beginning
.
Two hundred forty one years ago, in seventeen seventy six;
Brave men signed a Declaration, saying “Freedom now we pick”!
Atop the Hall of Independence, in Philadelphia, PA;
The Bell of Liberty pealed, “No more King, come whatever may”!
.
Of course, the rest we know is history, a great war then soon ensued;
The American Revolutionists, with the British had a feud!
It lasted over six years, many died for their beliefs;
But at it’s end, Cornwallis surrendered, giving up England’s Feudal Fiefs!
.
Another war would come later, in the year of eighteen twelve;
But again America beat them, with “Truth in evidence of ourselves”!
Then battle scars were healed, and our countries became dear friends;
We’ve fought side by side in several wars, for evil off to fend!
.
Part II--Happy Ending
.
Now each year on July the Fourth, we celebrate the Birth of the USA;
With family picnics and good friends, fireworks the fare of the day!
I remember when I was a young lad, “Two Inchers” were given to you;
But then as I got older I realized, that two inches would never do!
.
So from then on it was “Cherry Bombs”, that exploded very loud;
I felt they showed the power of my manhood, and that I was well endowed!
Then of course there were the “Silver Salutes”, even stronger than the last;
They’d bring me to full attention, my Flagpole at full mast!
.
But now I’ve gotten older, I watch the festivities on TV;
In the safety of our bedroom, with my wife right next to me!
But don’t think there are no fireworks, for “Cherry Bombs”, and “Silver Salutes” still explode;
And because it’s illegal to set them off in public, we do it in the privacy of our abode!
 
.