Veterans Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, verse # 3

Rockets will blaze through a blue starlit sky,
fireworks will hold everyone’s gaze,
laughter and chatting will be heard on the lawns
discussing the selections they made,
but, for some this day has a greater purpose
than picnics and frisbees and fun,
some will remember family and friends,
those that are near and those still afar,
and some will remember a time when they felt afraid,
when the noise in the air was from war,
I’ll never be able to say Thank You enough
as I watch the fireworks shooting past stars,
for the right we have to celebrate,
for the price that you and others have paid,
the Stars and Stripes shall hang forever
because of the sacrifices you’ve made.
Thank you.