Poll Dancing

Election night 2016

Poll Dancing

The curtain pulls back.
She steps on the stage.
With pencil in hand,
She stares at the page.
"For" or "against"
Each mark must be made
With heavy intent
Though she sees the charade.
A vote for her voice
Yet she feels silenced and ashamed
By the rules that have been rigged
In this political game.
Sway to the left
Or swing toward the right.
Their rhythm is mayhem,
Equal dissonance, this election night.

Legion
4NOV16