Standing in Line

I watch the faces

on the street.

The aftermath

of what has been

thrust

at us daily.

Numb to

the overgrown

lies.

Deceptions

meant to

seduce.

Trust issues

nightmares

leave us tossing

in our beds at night.

Standing in line

praying for salvation

in the power

of our convictions.

Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Most recently, you can find her poetry in an anthology by WordCrafter Press called Poetry Treasures. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ View All Posts

5 thoughts on “Standing in Line”

Well stated, Penny, well stated. I voted this year via mail. So no standing in line for me.

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Penny Wilson Writes says:

October 19, 2020 at 12:32 pm

I wish. In Oregon, it’s all mail in, but not Texas. T get the vote by mail ballot you have to jump through a lot of hoops. So I just stood in line. It’s ok. Worth it! 🙂

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1. Minnesota Prairie Roots says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 10:05 am
  
  The process of voting by mail in Minnesota proved easy. So Randy and I applied for our mail-in ballots and voted that way. Our daughter, who once worked for the MN Secretary of State’s office, convinced us to vote via mail. She didn’t want us risking COVID exposure and she wanted to make sure we had voted (because what if you’re sick on Election Day, Mom and Dad?). Smart daughter. I’m sorry the process in Texas is difficult. But I’m so thankful you voted.
  
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2. Penny Wilson Writes says:
  
  October 20, 2020 at 10:37 am
  
  Yes, smart daughter. I was a little worried, but the process here was ok. They were taking a lot of precautions. Thanks for visiting, Audrey.
  
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