Election Day

! Our poetry corner this week is inspired by Pasadena’s election day which takes place on March 10th.

Election Day (Watercolor and ink by Kathabela Wilson).

POETRY CORNER

– 3/4/15

Alexis Rotella

Election Day
I pull the covers up
over my head​

Election Day
the astrologer
comparing charts

Alexis Rotella is an acupuncturist who authored a meaty book of senryu called OUCH!

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Matsukaze

casting my vote
in secret,
mother grabs my hands;
hers cold: ‘hope you
made the right choice son.’

Matsukaze a creole, classical vocalist and actor residing in beautiful Louisiana.

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Silvia Brandon Pérez

disabled voters
in cold wheelchairs
canes and walkers
jokes and unexpected
kindnesses

exit polls showed
a clear winner at midnight
in the light of day
another stolen election
weeping and gnashing of teeth

Silvia Brandon Pérez was born in La Habana, Cuba and emigrated in 1960. Her poetry, both in English and in Spanish, has been published online and in print, and she also appears in anthologies in both languages. She is a dedicated activist, singer/songwriter who makes her home in the California Bay Area.

! We welcome and encourage your response especially in the form of short poems.  You may reply by leaving a comment below. The Poetry Corner is hosted by Kathabela Wilson.