Happy JULY FOURTH?

Let us preserve our freedoms

protected by laws and the constitution

created by God-fearing men

who believed in this land's destiny.

Founded on principles of liberty,

can we stand motionless as anger

rules the dissatisfaction sweeping

our country by dissonant groups?

Values and standards crumble, fall

as society fractures into hatred

fearful of other's differing viewpoints

forgetting In God We Trust.

Arguing over using deity's name

or valuing Christian principles,

factions fight the war of words

further confusing our youth of promise.

Love, forgiveness and unity lose

battles between man-made philosophies

while men and women of faith

fear what the future will bring.

Can we peacefully resolve differences,

withstand bullies disguised by fairness

as they destroy established traditions

long revered and cherished in America?