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Virginia Traxler's avatar

Zing. Right to the heart. Beautifully done.

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Virginia!

Heide Exner Larson's avatar

This sounds much like our little town. My days of strong activism have been limited by health issues. But voting remains a potent instrument to effect change! Thank you Suzanna.

Barbara Yankey's avatar

an incredible reflection of the many elections in which I have had the privilege to vote...how I work to keep that privilege alive for our grandkids...you are such an inspiration...I know this will be in an future poetry book penned by you...

Avis Pohl's avatar

This is why I came back to Iowa to retire. Thanks for the memories!

peg lonnquist's avatar

Loved the last paragraph, including “I vote for the privilege to have choices … and for neighbors.”

(My quote may not be accurate.)

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Close enough! Thank you!

Denise OBrien's avatar

You say it all! I walked along with you as you celebrated the life we are living.

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you. It was a breathtakingly beautiful day.

Nadene Eller's avatar

Loved your poem. And yes.

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Nadine! I liked your plastics post.

DBG's avatar

Yes to all that you wrote.

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you for commenting!

Marcy Russell's avatar

🥹🥹🥹🥹

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Appreciate your emojis!

Robert Leonard's avatar

Amazing poem. Simply amazing...

Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Always appreciate your support!