Americans do love their Independence Day,
And celebrate it in their own self-chosen way.
Traditions have been coined to help us celebrate,
But otherwise the choice is ours, and so we state.
What must be seen here is the independence vein;
We do it our way, either join in or refrain.
There are so many plaudits, praises, you could use,
But do not minimize this point: you get to choose!
Your independence shows in how and what you voice;
In other words, THERE IS NO FREEDOM WITHOUT CHOICE!
© Richard Williams