To Run for Office
By Stellar84

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This poem belongs to me, Emily.  All rights reserved.  Please,
no duplicating, copying, or distribution without my consent.
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     What’s the use of running
     For an officer, a position
     When it’s a popularity contest
     And everyone viewing with suspicion

     People vote only for friends
     Of the people they do know
     But what if you’re not popular
     Someone else they rather go

     It seems so much a let down
     When you don’t succeed
     And even though I know it
     I just wish, a chance to lead

     They claim it isn’t true
     Popularity not the key
     But I do know the truth
     ‘Tis real, actuality

     So when I sit there waiting
     For the name to be said
     I shake my head and sigh once more
     The results I somewhat dread

     Never once have I made it
     So why do I still try?
     ‘Cause there’s still a chance
     Small, but there, that’s why