Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Election Day Thoughts

Today is the election
But there’s very little doubt
Who will soon be New York’s mayor,
For the word has gotten out.

Since I live near Gracie Mansion,
Every time there is a change,
I expect to see a difference,
Something that I might find strange.

Yet that very rarely happens,
Though one mayor put a fence
Which prevented us from peeking
In the yard during events.

Still, there hasn’t been a mayor
Quite as young, who will reside
In the neighborhood, along with
His new even-younger bride.

Even if he throws loud parties,
Leaving folks less than delighted,
There are many reasons why I know
I’d never be invited.

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Gershon Wolf November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM Aw c'mon, Ilene. You're at the top of the list. lol. ... Kind of like Nebuchadnezzar in the Purim story inviting all the Jews for a one-week orgy (at the end of an 180-day feast with the heads of state, of course). Let's hope Mamdani doesn't know a guy named 'Haman.' ~ gw

Jan Terry November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM Ilene, your poem captures the uncertainty of political change. Seems like our choices in most elections comes down to voting against rather than for a candidate and hoping for the best for our country. We are living in troubling times.

Chris Conn November 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM He’s going to be shot. Jan Terry November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM I have the same feeling, but, perhaps for different reasons

Yann Rolland November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM i understand your concerns, specially for New York, this is a powerful and insightful poem wishes poet Ilene

Robert L. Hinshaw November 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM Ilene -thanks for your insightful thoughts. Frankly, I wouldn't be too worried about loud parties. I, and many others, are more concerned about the dangers to this country if the apparent mayoral winner and others of his ilk are elected. Socialism has never worked in Cuba, Russia or anywhere else. It's scary! Ilene Bauer November 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM Thanks for your comment, Bob! I’m not really concerned about noise, but it’s such a complicated situation it was hard for me to write about. I’m afraid about some of his ideas but I’m not happy about so many things going on in this country as well.