July always brings to mind
Family gatherings through the years
Sounds of barbeques and horseshoe games
Bring nostalgia to my ears
Watermelon, ice cream and fireworks
Wieners and burgers sizzling on the grill
Just seem to go with Independence Day
And, in my mind, they always will
One favorite memory happened in Bush Park
At a children's playground of all things
With Mother swinging high in the air
While Kathy rode a rooster with springs
We took along our guitars and songbooks
So we could sing and pick and grin
I can still hear Daddy sing Precious Memories
And picture him as he was then
Enjoying the day as the sun set low
We lollygagged till almost dark
Fond memories linger with me still
Of Fenton, Michigan's Bush Park
Let's strike up the band and join the parade
As we revel in this annual celebration
So, here's to summer and the best of life
And the birthday of our great nation
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
June 27, 2008
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