The Fourth

The Fourth of  July, 2018

starts out hot, 80,

with humidity to match.

Ogden is silent,

the walk leaves me drenched.

Saw only one babbit

whilst my ears perked

to listen to the avian news

broadcasting in so many tongues.

All else lay silent.

A quiet start to a

celebratory day.

And these days,

tinged with dread

and uncertainty,

the world's instant news

and synchronous reactions

create ripples of energy

to augment the puppeteer's goals.

But do not give in to the fear.

Send a blessing instead.

Then go out and make a difference.

Today I'll wear my flag

and sing our anthem,

and pluck a hymn of thanksgiving.

The USA is still a wonderful place to be.

The Fourth be with you.

agd