A Thought for Independence Day
/Blessed is this land
Affluent beautiful and great
Guarded by Goddess Liberty
Our country like a mother
Shelters us, fosters us
We feel safe under her wings
With all its domestic squabbles
Still a dreamland for people
Who risk their lives to reach here
Bloody wars continue far away
Behold how battling countries suffer
Their people sacrifice to defend
Rivalling regimes lurk around
Non-stop honing their weapons
Peace is never guaranteed
Rejoice on this Independence Day
Fireworks sparkle momentarily
Spirit of patriotism endures
Carry on our founding fathers’ mission
Fulfill righteous duties, better our nation
Towards goodness and harmony of humanity
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States