Dust Bunny Independence Day



I took the dust bunnies out tonight
to see the fireworks light up the night.
They watched the sights and all were amazed
of the things they saw on Independence Day

All stood at attention as the Anthem was played
as upon the flagpole Old Glory was raised.
One asked me why it thought it saw a tear
upon some peoples faces at this time of year

I told them the story of when the country was new,
of the flag that was waving , the Red ,White and Blue.
Of the country that was once colinies
and of the battles for the right to be free.

I told them the stories of Washington, Lincon and Revere
and through many battles that flag is still here.
The flag that flies over the land of the brave and the free,
A flag that flies high from sea to sea.

I told them a sad story of September Eleven
where over two thousand souls have entered heaven.
But even after the fall of the towers two,
our country united under the Red White and Blue.

They learned that all races of this great melting pot,
kept this country free through battles they fought.
I told them the truth of the tear that was cried
was one of sorrow but also one of pride.

It was getting dark and they set in a row
ready to watch the firework show.
Their eyes were widened in amazement and delight
as they saw the multi-colored lights.

They hopped up and down as the fireworks did boom
and looked up in wonder at the colorful blooms
They danced in exitement of the thrill of the show
but all too soon it was time to go

The audience stood and sang a single song
"God Bless America", the verses were sung ,sad and long.
each of the audence were holding their neighbor's hands
and in a single voice came the cry "One Nation Under God , United We Stand