Independence Day 2004

Who are the men that celebrate their marriage
by shooting their weapons into the air in Afghanistan?

I know that we blow up weapons of minor destruction
to celebrate our independence
I love the loud bang and the bright colors in the dark sky, but
Who are those other savages that shoot their weapons?

At 45 I prefer to celebrate my independence
talking to my friends while eating apple pie or brownies
and sipping cafe.
Fausto