To Vote or Not to Vote

Not to vote in the general election

Would be ridiculous, for it would prove

To be a way of sending only

A sour grapes message-- a short-sighted move.

 

Maybe the candidate running for office

Is not YOUR candidate of choice.

Not voting only demonstrates

An offensive and flagrant misuse of your voice.

 

Whatever your party affiliation,

Your vote matters a great deal.

Don't think that your deadly silence

Will ultimately have much appeal.

 

If you insist that casting your vote

Would be a sham--would be a disgrace--

You'll only shoot yourself in the foot;

You'll cut off your nose to spite your face.

 

(4-27-16)