I always go to vote first thing in the morning, on my way to work. The polls Near Philadelphia open at 7:00 a.m. I arrive about 7:10 and am usually Voter #8. Sometimes #6. Occasionally, in a big election, #12.I didn't change my pattern today. I was excited to see the parking lot near the polling place filled with cars. This was different. So was the line coming out of the building! I arrived at 7:13 and got in line. People were pleasant, people were happy, people were polite. My turn came at 7:55. I was #89.
It took me about 10 seconds to vote, carefully marking each individual choice. And then it was over. I was surprised at the lump that came into my throat and the tears that came into my eyes.
I was surprised, too, at how quiet it was. I guess I thought there should have been music. Loud, wonderful, triumphant music. "The Grand March from Aida," perhaps. Or the "Rocky" theme. Or even the "Hallelujah Chorus." But it was quiet.
Which, I suppose, is right. There will be time, very late tonight, for the music.
Yes, We Can.
Yes, We Shall.
10 comments:
That is so nicely shared. Voting is a very personal thing, I think and should be revered as you so wonderfully put it!!!
Marlene
As always our friend n, np shares with perfect eloquence. She isn't even getting paid for this! :)
A Freebie to Love, *karendianne.
Loved your blog today. I voted the first day of early voting, but I was at the Democratic Party "Meet & Greet" table outside my polling place today at 7 AM. By 9:30 AM 213 people had voted. I'll go back later to see what's happenin'. Such an exciting day!!! Can barely wait for tonight's festivities!
Great post! I am anxiously following the returns here in GA! Yes we can!
Yes! History has been made today!
Oh, thank God we DID!
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And you did! Over here on the other side of the pond we watch and wait with interest to see the developments - my 16yo daughter is overawed by the thought of seeing history made before her very eyes :o)
I'm was a smidgeon young to understand the full Kennedy impact on America, but now peri-menopausal...I'm finding myself in total meltdown to see our new President Elect accept his duties and help restore American confidences.
Way to go America!
It feels as if the air is a little bit lighter and the sky a bit brighter... Expectations.
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