I Voted Today
I voted with my son today. He got a kick out of being a firsthand witness.
I’ve been rather sniffly all day long. Odd moments.
Like when the old grannies at the polling place get to vote for a black person, or at least see the name of one on the ticket!
Like when the wheelchair folks got to cut in line, and everyone wanted to make sure they got to vote
Like when my son held the door open for me to go vote, and the election judge thanked me for bringing him.
Like how after today (hopefully), we all must work to make whatever happens work. If you disagree with the candidate who wins, you gotta keep holding their feet to the fire. If you voted for the candidate who wins, you have to keep vigilant that he knows what you want, and that he makes good the promises.
After tonight, the time for mere rhetoric is over, and now we must work and act. Together.