Independence Day, the beginning, the middle, and the end.

It started with

a party

presents

and patriotism.

Then there was an interlude

of playing

with pals

peeking

and posing

in the pool.

About that time we ran out of 'p's,
and switched to 's'es

for sparklers

and staying up way past our bedtimes.

Sounds Superb

(and it was)