Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Our Semisesquincentenial. It is the 250th birthday of our nation. This is my second 50th; the other was 1976. Unless one lives over 100-years-old, So few have ever seen more than two 50ths. On my farm, we would all gather on our berm, To view distant displays in Woodland and Davis, Or launch our canoe on the pond with fireworks. Time has passed and I will be 85 next month. I am no longer able to walk in the dark To make my way to the pond or the berm. So that I might remember, I made my way to the porch To listen for the fireworks in distant Woodland and Davis. Wonderful memories which stir my heart. May our government be stable and resilient To survive another 250 years in spite of those Who would attempt to destroy or take her down. I am only sad I will not be here to help fight To maintain this most enlightened experiment Of governments. Frank Maurer 4 July 2026 2200 Hours.