Vendor Poetry

PLEASE FOR GOD’S SAKE VOTE!

JEN A.

I’m asking you please with all of my heart

To take just one moment to cast a ballot

It’s a duty we share that requires we ought

Choose leaders to guide us who’re able and smart

Research and ponder a candidate’s record

Then head to the polls and deliver their reward

Don’t let them suggest your vote doesn’t matter

Just turn a deaf ear to all of that chatter

You may be Gen Z or a crusty old fart

Your vote always counts when it’s cast from the heart

We’ll vote so our children can recognize facts

We’ll vote out corruption and dilettante hacks

We’ll vote hope for the future and begin life anew

We’ll vote just because it’s the right thing to do

THE WEEPING WILLOW

DEANA H.

I’m lying under a weeping willow It cries its tears on my pillow Teardrops fall all day long Kinda sounds like a song as it taps one by one

Love the weeping willow It cries for you, when you’re in pain or sick of any kind, or sad So you don’t have to

One thing the weeping willow does have, A long life and lots of love Tell secrets and it will stay true to you

It never lies or tells false stories Only the truth

God has a plan, Even the willow knows that It feels your pain, loves your heart It knows you get a full start Amen

NEVER STOP LOVING YOU

JOHN H.

As I open the door, there sitting in a chair

I looked at her, trying not to stare

So beautiful, she glanced up at me twice

I smiled and did everything I could to be nice

I saw her the next day, and all I could say

I wish she was mine, in a very special way

I went into the store, I purchased a rose

went home, walked in the door, she disappeared I suppose.

Went around the block, she’s nowhere to be seen

She was a beautiful girl, and not this time just a dream.

As I walked back home, wondering what to do

She popped out of nowhere, saying can I go with you.

These words, Jess, was written just for you

My way of assuring you that I’ll always be true.

Millions of other ideas of things I can do

But I promise you I will never stop loving you.

HALLOWEEN

JUNE P.

Witches is witchy

Ghosts are spooky

Halloween is great

Especially when

I’m with you

Happy Halloween