USA's 250th Independence Day

It’s a special year for an Independence Day celebration;

To honor the people who built our 250-year-old nation.

In the Declaration of Independence, they pledged their Lives, Fortunes, and sacred Honor;

With faith in divine Providence, they overcame challenges in a heroic manner.

They carefully crafted a constitution, with historical wisdom;

Trading consolidation of power for we the people, and freedom.

They leveraged human nature with fair competition, in a capitalist economy;

Allowing people to build personal wealth for creating value, like a meritocracy.

The USA has an extraordinary past, with many inspiring stories of the brave;

With wisdom, caring, and courage, we maintain the country they gave.

As we work on our challenges, and govern our idealism with realism;

We can respect the Golden Rule, the Golden Mean, and reject extremism.

We reaffirm their deep sense of meaning;

And responsibility to be free and self-governing.

We consider our common interests, with our anniversary;

Dependent on shared beliefs, despite demographic diversity.

The USA is not perfect, and has some important needs;

But with all due respect, we excel at innovative deeds.

If we want to continue to grow more innovative pioneers;

We need to support their openness, diligence, and fewer fears.

Above all, we respect truth, and rights given by our Creator;

To maintain a strong foundation of a nation, there is nothing greater. 

The USA still has some legacy to write;

So we protect our constitution, and fight the good fight;

With life, liberty, and property ownership as our guiding light.

– Jason A. Krause