“City Council” — a Departure from Prose

I think I need to blame facebook friends like Darrin Eichorn for this humble attempt at poetic expression (creativity just pours out of that guy and after awhile it makes you want to join the game). But it’s also the whole Goshen arts community. Thanks to all the good people at the Mayor’s Arts Council (and beyond), this just feels like the kind of city where even a councilwoman is encouraged to play with words…

City Council 

(by Julia King 7/20/2018)

Like Double Dutch rhythm, a twirling rope

Motion, second, discussion, vote

Listening, nodding, making a move

Acting like you’ve got nothing to prove

Winning or losing and learning to cope

Motion, second, discussion, vote

Like getting a foot on the escalator

Missed that step, catch you later

Amendments and reconsiderations

Wait. That’s a new iteration

Request for information: How does this go?

I was sure you were a “yes”; I’m surprised by the “no”

Like Double Dutch rhythm, a twirling rope

Motion, second, discussion, vote

Listening, nodding, making a move

Acting like you’ve got nothing to prove

Winning or losing and learning to cope

Motion, second, discussion, vote