A Girl From North Dakota

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 09 Nov 2024
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I recently met a girl 
from North Dakota,
friendly and chatty,
a Democrat voter.
 
I said, “How are you?”
the usual expression
which I believe is
a rhetorical question.
 
The expected reply
is normally “I'm fine”
though there is scope
for someone to whine.
 
As soon as I spoke 
I should have guessed
that at this moment
she's utterly depressed.
 
She told me she was
down in the dumps;
her fellow Americans
had elected a chump.
 
I urged her to look
on the bright side.
“I am too despondent.
It's hopeless”, she cried.
 
“We'll have four years
of unending torment”,
she deeply lamented;
I knew what she meant.
 
 
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2024
 
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Comments

Submitted by Nolan on

No prizes to guess your sentiments Luigi. Scary, agreed.

Nolan &

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It seems to be the general opinion, Nolan. I shall keep an eye on the proceedings.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by David Kirtley on

A good angle on the American election, which I think says a lot!

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A case of the elephant in the room. laugh

Cheers