"The 4th of July"

Over the years of my life I've always had mixed feelings on the 4^th of July – many years ago I wrote a series of poems* on all of the signers of the Declaration - and it seemed I got to know them - thus each time the 4th comes around – I remember each - and wonder what they're thinking of knowing those like those trying to uphold freedom/liberty/the Constitution/honor/virtue/morals/values - and at the same time those who are trying to destroy all that they've done. We pray for the Peace we seek which can only be internal - for the world is full of only tribulations and trials and cannot even feel the inner peace of the Savior. Lastly we pray for Guidance as something we all need daily - thus our personal and private prayers without repetition sincerely imploring - and doing all we can to make it happen with the guidance from above. Lastly, research and now a sure knowledge I know the Savior has returned with the Father - for his Church had to be restored for Him to return in his glory! Will the Saviors triumphant return it be soon - we've to act like it is immediate and do as if we can plant trees to blossom within the next hundred years.

We've much to remember - much to be thankful for - and much to be found doing our Father's will – c

(*Any who would like a copy of these poems need only to let me know and I’ll forward them)

“The 4^th of July”

cji

7/4/14

Great and honorable men

(supported by their wives)

spent time away from home

always in danger of death

carving out a new nation

one which was designated

in the Old/New Testaments

a good nation of virtue

living the Law of Liberty

(called God’s Law always)

requiting themselves fully

and to be remembered

always and forever time

mindful of the freedoms

which so many died for

and so many squander

disputing history to suit

be it slavery or racism

having bestowed a nation

which has allowed all

to become all that they can

again which most ignore

feeling entitled to murmur

saddened and with tears

I weep this day always

for the sacrifices given

so that trash can destroy

proclaiming to their idols

rather than thanking God

for his many blessings!

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