Today’s poem is from William Calos Williams. Why it’s title “Election Day”, I have no idea. But it is classic Williams. In celebration of National Poetry Month we are posting a poem a day. If you have a favorite, please email it to frank@mytownmatters.com.
Election Day by William Carlos Williams
Warm sun, quiet air
an old man sits
in the doorway of
a broken house—
boards for windows
plaster falling
from between the stones
and strokes the head
of a spotted dog
“Election Day” is a poignant reminder that there are those who will not vote because even if they do, their situation will not change.
I agree with Andrea Gordon. The ” old man ” is the one to whom politicians will at best pander or worse not see at all. So, appropriate when you see what is happening in Baltimore.
Still, not an excuse not to vote. Vote till we all get it right.