independence day

we just celebrated independence day
here in the good ole U.S of A
we sat outside
watched the sky blaze with color
got eaten by mosquitos
celebrate your total freedom
remember,that's what today's really all about
as you celebrate
think of those countries
who fight even now,
for the freedom we take for granted,
as we eat our hot dogs and watch the sky



pt2

i've got a friend in Northern Ireland
they're still fighting.
he tells me,'last week some 19 year old catholic boy was shot,
and next week, we expect some trouble.'
as I lay here
trying to sleep
thinking of freedom
I pray that the fighting ends
for all the kids who shouldn't have to live like that
for my friend, whose safety I worry over
as I lay here, trying to sleep,
I wonder,
does he know about Independence Day?