Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

Who Are You Voting For

Surely we are all voting for Piggly Wiggly Squiggly she said.
She was dressed delightful, but obviously touched in the head.
Yes, we are all voting for the same person, I agreed at once.
I always like to agree right away with an overdressed dunce.

And who are you voting for? She prodded, her fat neck protruding.
I vote by secret ballot, I told her. So my ideas will not be annoying or intruding.
She did not get this and proceeded to tell me about Piggly Wiggly Squiggly.
The woman across from me caught my eye, and we both became giggly.

Whatever is so funny? The woman with too much make up asked.
At that second she was annoying me even more, for she was unmasked.
Let’s all put on our masks, I suggested boldly, loud and clear.
She let out a shriek and ran off, for it would take away her rights in here.

Did I do something wrong? I asked the woman across the way.
Her eyes were dancing. She looked like a friend who could play.
I think you annoyed her because you would not tell her your vote.
Hopefully the next time we meet, it will be virtually, and remote.

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Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2020 at 7:35 PM Voting is a tricky thing. Mask up or drop it off, right?! Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2020 at 2:46 AM I actually already voted via mail.

Sand Blown October 19, 2020 at 3:02 PM ....very nicely written....but, the states needs several federal political parties (socialism) to vote for....parties that span large overlapping segments of population so that the votes....are for the people not rich overseers for whom it's all bottom up ......stan sand Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2020 at 2:47 AM We do need to ABOLISH the ELECTORAL college. How can we ask soldiers to fight for democracy when we are not represented? Taxation without representation.

Ilene Bauer October 19, 2020 at 1:22 PM oh, i so enjoyed this delightful poem, caren! still grinning... Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2020 at 2:48 AM Thank you Ilene. It was inspired when a complete stranger called me on the phone and ASKED ME who I was voting for. I told her I had already voted and in America we have SECRET BALLOT for a reason.