This is a very nice poem. It shares ideas while at the same time is written in a fun way to read through. On a sidenote, I really like the cover image image with the carrots attached. This poem captures a frustration with modern politics, lamenting how things have changed from the past. As a person who has lived through the 2016 election I remember a lot of people expressed similar feelings during the time.

This poem does a great job of sharing the idea that modern day politicians don't do a good job of trying to offer incentives to the people whose vote they need or following through on their promises. With politics so divided between the two parties it is refreshing that this poem doesn't lean to one political side or another.

One thing that I really like about the poem is the ending which ties into the ideas expressed at the start of voting is a connection to the past. For the narrator the duty to vote was passed on from a previous generation and carrying it out ultimately honors the past.

On a technical level, this poem is well done. It has a great rhythm to it with an enjoyable rhyme scheme 'abab' for most of it that make it very enjoyable an pleasant to read through. I love when the rhythm flows smoothly like this. There are two stanzas the mix it up a bit with an 'abcb' rhyme scheme. The fifth (an important stanza as it references the title of the poem) and the seventh stanza. These shake things up a bit but it is still has a great rhythm to it. I also love the alliterative flourish in the final stanza with stalwart sons.

Great writing!




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