Today is Election Day
"GET OUT AND VOTE"
the advertisements
all say.
You can vote red.
You can vote blue.
Voting is something
we all should do.
This is our freedom.
Don't throw it away.
Please go vote,
this Election Day.
Being able to pick who governs our country is a very special privilege. Not everyone in the world has this opportunity. What are some of the symbols of our country and our freedom? Our flag, the Liberty Bell, Lady Liberty, even the colors red, white and blue all stand for the USA. Can you write a poem today about voting, freedom or one of the symbols for the United States? Have fun. Use your imagination. What would happen if a dog wanted to run for President? What would she campaign on?
If you'd like to read more about our freedoms and elections, Janet Wong has written a poetry book, DECLARATION OF INTERDEPENDENCE Poems for an Election Year.
Last March, Janet Wong allowed me to share a couple of the poems from her book with you. You can find those poems HERE.
