A poetic thought about the Massachusetts Special Election
December 8, 2009
by Optixmom
|Please read the important op-ed by Margery Egan titled Can Martha Coakley win it for womenkind? published today in The Boston Herald. Today is the Massachusetts Vote.
Eenie, Meenie, Mienie, and Moe,
Eenie’s the gal who is running the show.
The other three M’s want Teddy’s seat,
but now it’s the gal that they all have to beat.
When all four are equal on paper and ink,
“don’t vote based on gender” will make the worst stink.
But historically that’s how we’ve casted our vote,
it’s just been for the M’s, so take heed and take note.
We need all the Eenies to balance the game
because Eenies and M’s don’t govern the same.
You will find it in data all over the net,
that Eenies work harder to get what we get.
The Herald knows Eenies, “still walk a tightrope.”
From comments on their hair to their darn facial soap.
They say she, “shows chutzpah…that’s Kennedyesque.”
On the campaign trail or behind a work desk.
So pretend your Ms. Eagan and, “Give it a go!”
Please consider the Eenies over Meenie, Mienie, or Moe.
When will we know who won?
christ, the way elections have gone lately, it’s likely to take freakin MONTHS, isn’t it? *sigh*
Janis, The polls close at 8pm. So we should find out soon after. We need everyone in Massachusetts to get out and vote. They are projecting a very low turnout and when that happens it is anyone’s game.
Boston Globe is reporting the results live as they come in here:
http://www.boston.com/?p1=GN_Home
I wish I were this creative
Great poem Optixmom!
Great work Jen!
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