Political Life in Iowa Now: Just Trying to Survive the Primaries

Tamara Kelly
They call every night,
At both dinner and bedtime,
Begging for our votes.

Will you give money
Will you caucus for our guy?
Dammit, leave me be

Tonight, Hillary's -
"Do you have any questions?"
First mistake: Said "Yes."

He berated me,
And questioned my knowledge.
It got heated fast.

I throw a lifesaver:
I say, "I am pro-choice too."
He starts to stammer.

Then he dumbfounds me:
"Hillary is not pro-choice."
Sales? Not his day job.

Published by Tamara Kelly

I am a mother of three and have been at home with the kids since late 2001. I enjoy writing during naps and get my inspiration from real life. I hope to someday go to the bathroom alone.  View profile

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