Opening my Ballot
opportunity knocks79 total reviews
Comment from damommy
This is wonderful. Those who don't go to vote don't realize the privilege they're giving up. If we don't vote, we have to right to criticize or complain. I, too, struggle with some of the issues on the ballot, and some I don't even understand. I think they deliberately use wording that confuses us. 8-)
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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This is wonderful. Those who don't go to vote don't realize the privilege they're giving up. If we don't vote, we have to right to criticize or complain. I, too, struggle with some of the issues on the ballot, and some I don't even understand. I think they deliberately use wording that confuses us. 8-)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Hi Yvonne! Yes, sometimes the people who write the ballots I believe try to confuse us, and some of us are confused! That is when I get out my reading glasses and pour through the information that comes with the ballot! I find out who wrote them and why! Then I see who is for and who is against the propositions that are so many on the ballots!
That way I get to the bottom of the issue and vote my conscience as my guide!
Take care,
Jesse
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I'm sure the confusing language is deliberate.
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a well written and interesting poem. I agree with you about the voting process. Voting is not only an honor and a privilege that many in this world do not have, it is a duty. I was raised to believe that if you don't vote, then you have no right to complain and I firmly believe that. Well said, Jessie.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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This is a well written and interesting poem. I agree with you about the voting process. Voting is not only an honor and a privilege that many in this world do not have, it is a duty. I was raised to believe that if you don't vote, then you have no right to complain and I firmly believe that. Well said, Jessie.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Mary! Your commentary on the right to vote is sheerly brilliant, and another thing...it is an honor and a privilege and I honor my commitment every time I vote! I was raised as well to know that if you want to complain well then you'd better go out and vote!
Thank you for your kind words,
Jesse
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This Commentary and Philosophy poem speaks the state, feeling and chance opportunity factor and by degrees considering pros and cons cast the vote; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this, happy reviewing this; God Bless you, my good writer, post more, dear. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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This Commentary and Philosophy poem speaks the state, feeling and chance opportunity factor and by degrees considering pros and cons cast the vote; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this, happy reviewing this; God Bless you, my good writer, post more, dear. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Thanks so much, Al, I am amazed at how fast this poem was reviewed! You speak with authority and thoughtfulness, you are a gentleman among men!
I appreciate your kindness and your compassion is way off of the charts!
Have a wonderful Sunday,
Jesse
Comment from Theodore McDowell
A virtual six from me. Strong, meaningful words about a solemn duty to vote. I loved the seriousness and urgency of your duty to not take the act lightly. Well done, my friend.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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A virtual six from me. Strong, meaningful words about a solemn duty to vote. I loved the seriousness and urgency of your duty to not take the act lightly. Well done, my friend.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Theodore I respect your reviews as I respect your writing! I am sorry it took so long to respond. A virtual six is better to me because you really mean it!
The duty to vote is a solemn one, my friend. Thank you for your kindness and reviews, unlike all the rest!
Jesse
Comment from justafan
A feeling like no other ...patriotism.
It's something each of us should do our due diligence on. Learning the candidates and their personality for the job.
Well written and thought provoking.
Always
Justafan of yours
Missy
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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A feeling like no other ...patriotism.
It's something each of us should do our due diligence on. Learning the candidates and their personality for the job.
Well written and thought provoking.
Always
Justafan of yours
Missy
Comment Written 08-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Thanks so much, Missy, for the exceptional rating and review. I can tell you are a writer from your review. Very alliterative as well as insightful. Thank you for your kind words of praise for a job well done. If we all felt like you do about voting, we would actually make a difference when it comes time for the next election. Thank you for choosing this one out of my portfolio to review. It means a lot to me that you care.
Have a wonderful day,
Jesse
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I looked for one that would help you reach a milestone.
It was my pleasure I assure you.
Missy
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I am grateful for your help, my newfound friend.
Thank you ever so much.
Jesse
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A wonderful offering, Jesse, that does a great job of noting and highlighting the true weight of filling out that ballot... no matter the election and no matter the items asking for your 'yay' or 'nay'... ;) :) Wish that more folks could 'feel' your words here -- thanx for sharing, sir! ;) Yvette
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A wonderful offering, Jesse, that does a great job of noting and highlighting the true weight of filling out that ballot... no matter the election and no matter the items asking for your 'yay' or 'nay'... ;) :) Wish that more folks could 'feel' your words here -- thanx for sharing, sir! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 15-Oct-2020
Comment from Eternal Muse
I smiled reading this, as I had the same predicament the other day - filling in the mail ballot. All those choices - all the judges, who to vote for?
Well, I guess, we did our duty and voted after all (smile).
Liked these lines:
This is both a privilege and a duty,
depending on how I choose to view it,
remembering that taking no action
is an act in and of itself.
Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed this.
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I smiled reading this, as I had the same predicament the other day - filling in the mail ballot. All those choices - all the judges, who to vote for?
Well, I guess, we did our duty and voted after all (smile).
Liked these lines:
This is both a privilege and a duty,
depending on how I choose to view it,
remembering that taking no action
is an act in and of itself.
Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed this.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2020
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You are right. Voters need to make an educated vote after studying all sides of the issues. It is those who don't vote--their right and privilege--that will complain the loudest that 'their' candidate or proposition didn't win. Your poem spells it out nicely--Get Out and Vote. It is a privilege and duty as you wrote. Exercising it should make one feel proud to be in a country where they are given this right.
Respectfully, Jan
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You are right. Voters need to make an educated vote after studying all sides of the issues. It is those who don't vote--their right and privilege--that will complain the loudest that 'their' candidate or proposition didn't win. Your poem spells it out nicely--Get Out and Vote. It is a privilege and duty as you wrote. Exercising it should make one feel proud to be in a country where they are given this right.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 14-Oct-2020
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Opening My Ballot, really allows the reader to contemplate the awesome responsibility we are given. Many skip it, then complain. We decide.
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This poem, Opening My Ballot, really allows the reader to contemplate the awesome responsibility we are given. Many skip it, then complain. We decide.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2020
Comment from Boogienights
What I really like about your well written poem about voting, is its lack of encouraging to vote one way or another. So many put in their political views and that's ok, but you focus on what's really important....voting. Thanks for this positive message.
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What I really like about your well written poem about voting, is its lack of encouraging to vote one way or another. So many put in their political views and that's ok, but you focus on what's really important....voting. Thanks for this positive message.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2020
