“Called into Question”

 “Called into Question”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Called into question culture and ethics

When was the disconnect?

How do we elect to reinvent 

our own Common Sense? …

“Ruminating in Frustration”

 “Ruminating in Frustration”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Ruminating in frustration

being taken into consideration

feeling exasperated 

due to cynicism and ill will

fearing fiascos and mishaps 

held back kept in check 

while looking ahead

to a free and fair election …

“Just So”

 “Just So”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Just so clear-cut bang on on-target 

on the nose spot on unmarked 

hitting the spot losing your grip

along with a fraught history …

“Accumulating”

 “Accumulating”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Accumulating cracking breaking 

bizarre behavior considering praying 

expressing dismay along the way

getting up-to-date facing change…

“Oft-Repeated”

 “Oft-Repeated”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Oft-repeated more often than not

at the drop box perfecting a party

taking deep breaths giving depth

well beyond window dressing 

separating ourselves …

“Sorta Kinda”

 “Sorta Kinda”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Sorta kinda more or less

to a certain extent in good measure

as a bellwether election

for a trendsetter’s litmus test

resulting in blue or red

or perhaps purple instead…

“Soft-Pedaling”

“Soft-Pedaling”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Soft-pedaling shaking off

long stories of keyboard warriors 

typing with caution

running neck-and-neck

dreading post election unrest 

uncontested by caring intervention…

“On the Comeback Trail”

 “On the Comeback Trail”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

On the comeback trail, “You’re on!”

turning into a star egged on

by playing leading parts

fliering till you drop 

becoming immensely popular 

clapping and stomping…

“Choosing”

“Choosing”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Choosing:

“Optimism over cynicism”

“Inclusion over retribution”

Choosing:

Common sense decency and respect 

hard work and fizzy drinks 

morning routines dynamic ideas

and diversity while cheering at pep rallies…

“Taking to the Trail”

 “Taking to the Trail”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Taking to the trail: “Red light green light,

one two three!” delegates rising to their feet

for much-delayed opportunities 

greeted with cheers given the hope to believe,

“There are no ceilings limiting our dreams!” …

“Heavy on Buzz”

 “Heavy on Buzz”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Heavy on buzz betting on agendas

of warmth and good feelings 

appearing as spirited messengers 

throughout the election year

emphasizing a popular “Care Economy”

burnishing parts of policy 

including opportunity, security

stability and dignity as a presidential nominee…

“Take In or Take On”

 “Take In or Take On”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Take in or take on exude, as confidence 

against backdrops of shooting stars 

based on winning novels 

with thrilling plots and good odds

for logic and knowledge at the ballot box…

“Extraordinarily Ordinary”

 “Extraordinarily Ordinary”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Extraordinarily extraordinary 

unpolished style with a broad smile 

filled with affability connecting with normalcy 

as a genuine ball of energy 

teaching English and American history

unifying all of us in a polarizing time

of mayhem and violence 

running on a platform of optimistic 

beams of light catching political lightning …

“On the Road”

 “On the Road”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

On the road sitting down

listening connecting

underscoring points

exploring margins of loss

increasing support

strongly endorsed 

winning political statistics

eyes disappearing

into a good-natured squint …

“Grainy Webcams”

 “Grainy Webcams” 

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Grainy webcams

unassuming mega

rallies on Zoom

snickering at video clips 

joyfully and optimistically 

raising millions upon millions …

“Under Anonymity”

 “Under Anonymity”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Under anonymity

testing chemistry 

assets liabilities

arguably must-wins

being briefed

picking a “VEEP”

cross-country rallies

histories personalities

betrayals tactics

counting ballots …