Early Voting

As I stood in the line looking neutral
Hoping my choice would be fruitful
I was knocked on my ass
By the bellowing gas
Of a wobbling sign with a snoot full
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Rodgers Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Hello John, I decided this year that I would do the absentee ballot and not have to stand in line with all the fuss and muss. Loved your poem! LOL! Autumn Blessings, MY Friend, Daniel
Anaya Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Gosh are you alright? Watch where you're going. It was probably a sign to make you change your mind !!
Lane Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 8:04 AM
oh yuck. But like the good Bostonian patriot that you are, you stayed in that line until you cast your vote for 'him.' lol
Lane Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 3:16 AM
I'm fairly sure you've made no secret of wearing a red tie. I hate red ties. lol Have a great weekend, John.
Lawless Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Well, as Gershon pointed out the beauty of the SECRET ballot is that .... you'll never really know...
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