Our Independence Day

Our Independence Day

I wasn't there to watch you as you felt the sting of pain
I didn't see you falling in the bitter cold and rain
I didn't dig the graves of those who fought against ascendance
Or hear the battle cry of those that yearned for independence

I didn't feel exhausted as I marched with gun in hand
While fighting for our freedom all across this glory land
I didn't hear the ring of fire, I saw no blood or dying
Or screams of those in dire pain or mothers that were crying

No stabbing pangs of hunger did I feel while you were there
I didn't sleep on beds of dirt through nights of canon's glare
I could not feel you thirsting as you endlessly defended
A nation's quest for freedom that you faithfully attended

But I am here right now to say I know what you have done!
Though fifty states divided, we're a nation of just One
And I'll honor you with millions all across the USA
For that which you have given us, our Independence Day

Lyrics by Jennifer Miller
Performed by Golden Strings

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