As the city celebrated it's day of independence
I began to find my own
drifting loveless under a smokey sky
I found an answer from the reason why
as I drifted toward my home
my itching heart began to understand
I slowly began to let go of what i never really had
sadness never felt so joyful
I discovered the true meaning of this day and
regret was replaced with determination, self pride and inspiration
my eyes were red but from booze and not from crying
I water the plants of inspiration
and dust off my pride
walking toward the next inning with a smile and a new bat.
Today I found for me my own Independence day.