When I Won the Voice of Democracy Contest

I remember how
clean his eyeglasses were.
He took care of himself.
and expected people to 
listen when he spoke.

.

With his black,
political, contrasty suit,
scrupulously laundered,
his face was red and
he took large steps.

.

I remember the honor
in his presence,
as if he had some
magical favors 
he could grant.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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