Filibuster

A legal way to stop a vote Is something that may tax one’s throat; A speaker has to talk for hours, Using her persuasive powers. There are rules they’ve locked in place That Congressmen must all embrace: He or she can’t take a break – Sitting down – a big mistake! Leaning on a desk’s taboo; Other things you cannot do – Have a meal or leave to pee. (That would be the end of me!) Filibusterers can drink Milk or water, but I think If a bathroom’s not permitted, Drinking likely gets omitted. Wendy Davis, Texas Dem., Spoke ‘til 10:03 p.m. In her bright pink Fila sneaks, She defied her foes’ critiques. Though opponents sought a crack (Like the brace for aching back), Davis kept her fight alive, Demonstrating guts and drive. Nothing really seemed to fluster Davis, on her filibuster. She deserves a silver platter Just for her amazing bladder!