Poems for Independence Day

July 4th is upon us once again, and even though I am planning on hiding from the crowds and working on my never-ending research, this doesn't mean that I am a complete Independence Day Scrooge. If you, like me, prefer quiet and poetry to drunken crowds and tourists (Boston seems to be crawling with them right now, and it is exhausting), then here are some poem suggestions and resources for your 4th of July.

• Poets.org has an excellent selection of poems, ranging from a collection about the American Revolution to "Red, White, and Blue Poems" to poems about summer.
• The Poetry Foundation also has a great collection of America-themed poems.

Have a wonderful holiday (however you decide to spend it)!