Referendum Rhapsody



Friends, parents, readers
Lend me your ears, lend me your screens.
Lend me a minute of your time.
In fair Verona I lay my scene.

By now you have all heard
About the referendum 
About our aging buildings
And how we need to mend them.

I could stay silent and just hope 
And then my moment would be gone.
Instead I’m going to tell you 
What I think you’re really voting on.

It’s not a roof. It is a promise.
It’s not a window. It’s  a dream. 
It’s not our buildings. It’s our future.
Things are more than what they seem.

It’s not a track. It is potential. 
It’s not a stage. It is a song.
It’s not a playground. It’s a childhood.
It’s a choice we can’t get wrong.

Photo by Myles Tan on Unsplash


I don’t live here in Verona 
And I know it is a lot to ask.
Raising taxes and piling bills 
On an overburdened middle class.

But if I could, I would vote yes
A million times. Oh,  yes I would
For every teacher, tired and sweaty
Just trying to do some good.

I would vote yes for every student
I would beg my sweet Aunt Millie. 
I’d vote yes for all 6 schools.
I’d vote yes for each Hillbilly.

So if you have pride in this great town
And you bleed maroon and white
Vote yes November 5. 
Vote yes twice because it’s right.



Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2019 at 6:27 AM

    Nicely expressed, Jen. It really is so much more than a vote. Wishing you all the best for a successful and rewarding year. I look forward to the next time I see you.
    Rich

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  2. C.Onnembo-DiLea--aka Ms.O.November 16, 2019 at 3:07 PM


    Mrs. Kleinknecht- Each day as you walk through the library doors, you carry with you pride, love for each student in the district and commitment to improving the education of those you encounter. As a former teacher that had the personal honor of working with you, I know you hold the future of each child in your hands as if your own. God bless you for all you do.

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