The Vote

 What are we voting for?
Are we really sure that 
The forces who destroyed democracy will walk away quietly?
Or are we just pretending
That so long as we profess our belief
In democracy
Than the sun will rise tomorrow?

I'm one of millions who will abstain
Not because of politics
But for personal reasons.
Reasons such as being disillusioned with those
Who pretend that our flag 
Ever meant anything. 

I have my choice 
As to who I want in charge,
But my voice will never be heard. 
Will I regret my decision?
I truly don't know. 
What I do know
Is that it feels wrong not to make it. 

Vote if you can.
Abstain if you must.
Pray that our country 
Dies on its own terms. 
Pray that when it dies,
You'll be alive
And strong enough to see the future.