Grin? or Bear It?
Just Remember we are ALL Americans
The day we've anticipated has finally come,
Can you hear the cheers and deep bangs of a drum?
In one corner we have Miss Grin who is some kind of hot mess,
And resting on the other side is is Mr. Bear It who some say, "cares less!"
So, what is the average American gonna have to do?
Well, show them we mean business, dressed in red, white, and blue!
Let's all go to the polls and do our civic duty
'Cause having that freedom is some kind of beauty.
But let's remember, come day before tomorrow:
we are ALL Americans, so don't trade those freedoms in for sorrow.
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This was for Sarah Parker's Unofficial Election Day Challenge:
About the Creator
Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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Very clever poem! Voting is mandatory in Oz.
Very good rhyming poetry Shirley!💖
Wow. This is incredible. I love the message and I appreciate the rhythm and rhyme of your poem.
WOW!! This was a great poem!!
Wow excellent, and encouraging.
I am from a lot of places...Caribbean, America, Africa, Uk. And i approve the message also.
I'm Canadian, and I approve this message.