One hundred and nineteen votes.
three point two zero percent.
eight hundred twenty eight ballots cast.
Not bad for my first time running for council.
I must be honest.
I am tired.
I am glad the door is shut.
I can rest a bit more.
I am no fool there is lots of work to do.
The door to council is shut.
Yet, one hundred and nineteen
Native American Voters heard me.
Researchers often go unseen.
My work on council
is not needed.
All those voters saw this researcher.
What will be asked of me?
What will they need?
My work and research is for us.
What shall I focus on?
One hundred and nineteen
voters said,
"I trust you!"
I trust you to lead.
About the Creator
Sheila L. Chingwa
Welcome to my world.
Welcome to my thoughts.
I am proud to be a Native American Elder born and raised in Northern Michigan. Thanks to my hard work I have a B.A. in Education and a Masters in Administration and Supervision in Education.
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Comments (2)
Good luck!
That says a lot. Keep pushing forward!