Hamilton on the 4th

“Hamilton’s” the show to watch

On Independence Day.

If you’ve not seen it, find out if

You can concoct a way.

On Broadway, it was magical –

No one would disagree –

But what appealed to me the most

Was, oh, the poetry!

The acting, music, costumes, sets

Were all top-notch, indeed,

Yet all those rhyming lyrics must be

Brilliant to succeed.

And that they are! Rewatching, I

Remembered the advice –

Have by your side the written words,

On paper or device.

Or memorize them, like my son,

So you’ll appreciate

The fact that they are super-mega-

Ultra flat-out great!

July the 4^th ‘s for barbecue

And fireworks and such.

Still, if you can, catch “Hamilton” –

You’ll like it oh, so much!