Intestinal Fortitude: A Memorial Day Acrostic

In a time and place in history
Not very long ago
The founding fathers' did decree
Each liberty, they'd sow.
Sealed with tears, forged in brave blood,
They dreamed of a land so great.
Independence spread like a flood
No one dared berate.
Alliance forged in liberty
Lashed out against staunch tyranny.

Frequently, you'll hear some gasp;
Our freedoms have been taken.
Ripped rudely from our clutching grasp–
Trampled on–forsaken.
Is there any real hope left
That we'll right the wrongs we've done?
United, we must pass the test
Deposed on everyone...
Evil MUST be overrun!

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Notes:
An acrostic poem is a type of poetry where the first, last or other letters in a line spell out a particular word or phrase. The most common and simple form of an acrostic poem is where the first letters of each line spell out the title of the poem.
As always, thanks for reading.
Happy Memorial Day!
~Dean