As the time to vote approaches, the need to share the importance of casting your vote is becoming more urgent. Don't mute your voice. If you don't vote, you have no right to complain about the outcome. This is not the time to wait on the world to change, you have to be a part of the change.
I would like to share something I wrote before the last Presidential Election.
We have all been entertained by the prospects in the coming election.
It is okay to be entertained, but when it comes to filling the office of the President,
we need to be more than just entertained. If nothing else, we need someone who reflects what we represent as Americans. It would be unrealistic to expect anyone to be perfect, but there should be an expected standard. If we want our children to be empathetic, we have to show them an example of empathy. If we want them to be respectful, we have to show them how to be respectful. If we want them to learn how to be just and fair, we have to show them how to be just and fair. No, we don't need someone perfect, but now more than ever, we need someone who knows how to show love and unity. In this age of cyber-bullying and school shootings, we need someone who can show our children that hate will not be tolerated, not just in America, but in the world. Now, more than ever, we need a President who will listen to what others have to say. We are a country that has been striving to attain a vision as a united nation. We want to continue forward with that vision. Going back down the mountains we have climbed is not an option. So, if you are not sure whether or not you are going to vote, ask yourself this question. How important is it to you to have the right to have a say in this country's future. If you care about your future, the future of your children, and the future of this nation, you must vote. A decision not to vote is a decision not to make a choice. There is no perfect candidate, so don't use that as an excuse not to vote. If you think one vote won't make a difference, think back to the last Presidential election. Too many people decided that their one vote didn't matter. It definitely does matter. Too many people died for us to have that choice. They must have thought it important enough to make so great a sacrifice. Make a choice. Please, please, use your voice. Don't put your voice on mute.
Welcome to the Light A Candle in the Dark website. Light A Candle in the Dark is a poetry website created to share my poetry and the poetry of others who have a love for reading and writing poetry. It is a place where poetry is loosely defined. It's a simple joy of the written or spoken word. It is not a forum for discussing technique or the contents of the poetry posted herein. Welcome and enjoy! Pat (aka P. Newman-Harris)