Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Concession Speech

When a candidate loses,
That person must reach
All who gave their support
With a televised speech.

So I watched VP Harris,
The crowd fighting tears,
Though it didn’t do much
To assuage all my fears.

Yet she said what she had to
And offered her thanks,
Reassuring the voters 
We need to close ranks.

If the fight isn’t over,
As Kamala said,
There’s a lot to be done 
And four long years ahead.

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Yann Rolland November 7, 2024 at 11:12 PM we will be older alas, people rule, thanks poet, enjoyed

Arthur Vaso November 7, 2024 at 10:33 PM I loved this gem of a poem.

Jan Terry November 7, 2024 at 6:17 PM I feel like we, as poets, should express our feelings regarding world changing events. You have done that well, letting people know that they are not alone in their fear and grief. We can only hope for the best and remain guardians of our nation.