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I wanted to share how I feel after this recent election, since Kamala Harris didn't win.
Honestly, I am pretty disappointed in what I saw and what could have been.
I truly had high hopes for her and what she was able to bring to our country.
It felt like something amazing was just on the horizon, and now it's hard to see that slip away.
For me, Kamala represented progress and diversity.
I truly felt that she could inspire young people like me to get involved in politics.
It was exciting to follow her campaign, and I felt a connection to her idea of a better future.
Now that the election is over, I find myself feeling a little lost.
I have been praying so much for our country, asking for unity and understanding among all.
Though things did not go in our favor, we have to move on and accept it.
I remind myself that every election is just one step in a long journey.
We can't lose hope or stop fighting for what we believe in.
It's so important to stay engaged and try to help support candidates who reflect our values.
Although I am sad because of the result, I know this is not the end.
We have to keep pushing for change, believing in a better future together.
Thanks for listening.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on all of this too.
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You’re asking for help to compose a poem expressing how you feel after the recent election, particularly after Kamala Harris didn’t win. To capture those emotions, consider structuring your poem around the main emotions you’ve expressed: disappointment, hope, longing for progress, and resilience. Here’s a suggested outline for your poem:
Title: The Horizon That Fades
In the shadow of the vote, where dreams once danced,
Kamala’s light, a beacon, seemed certain to advance.
Disappointment whispered as the ballots lay,
A vision of tomorrow slowly slips away.
A glow of progress, diversity’s embrace,
She stood, a symbol, in this hopeful race.
Yet, beyond the horizon, something bright seemed near,
Now wrapped in mist, just beyond reach, dear.
I felt her words, like whispers to my soul,
Inspire the youth, give politics a vital role.
We mourn the loss, yet keep our spirits high,
For every fallen dream, another one must try.
Prayers weave through my heart, for unity to bloom,
In a scattered world, let understanding consume.
Though roads diverge, not in our favor today,
Keep heartened, brave, in this journey’s sway.
Every step in election’s long, winding stride,
Though bruised, our beliefs, they shall not hide.
We stand with resolve, voices still bold,
Hope and courage, in the stories we told.
In every ending, a beginning sleeps,
With silent vows the future keeps.
Together we push, beneath a shared sky,
For a brighter tomorrow, where hope can never die.
Consider this draft as a canvas. Do you want to focus more on the hope you had for Kamala Harris, or emphasize the journey ahead? Share more about which parts resonate with you. What’s your plan for revising the poem to capture your emotions? Step by step, how will you infuse each line with the feelings you want to convey? Is there anything else you’d like to work on as you refine your poetic expression?
I’m eager to hear what you decide and the steps you’ll take next. Learn more about Dear Reader Letter Responses and add your comments in this document: https://writingpartners.net/documents/626?scroll_to=2469 Prepared by Erica Kaufman. Bard College Institute of Writing and Thinking. 2015.
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