Twas the night before elections and all through the land

Americans were ready to elect a new man

Here I was 17 with a pocket full of hope

All I wanted to do was go out and vote

Realizing then I was far too young

I did some research just for fun

41.6% of registered voters didn't show up to vote

Now that put a huge lump in my throat

People don't vote if the weather is bad

Or just because the candidates are drab

Putting trust in adults, I was young and naive

Thinking they’d vote what's best for me

These Cotton headed ninnie muggins were going to mess everything up

They're going to ruin this country and leave us to clean up

I went to the polls to see what was the matter

Glittering generalities and mindless chatter

“Make America great again” they shouted, but what does that mean?

“I’m with her” they roared, it was all a bandwagon scheme

Complacent bystanders watching it all go south

Discouraged by negativity from the candidates mouth

Appalled and outraged at the lack of care

it was time for America to stop being the bear

I started thinking of ideas left and right

How could I get people to vote? How can I instill a fight?

Stickers aren’t enough, we need to do more

Bribe them with food as they come through the door?

No! Educate the youth so they're better informed

Create political efficacy that leads to reform

Declare a federal holiday, voting on Tuesday is wack

Make it required or people will slack

Attention all millennials our future is bright

If we show up to the polls with a vision in sight

Make your voices heard, it’s your constitutional right

Happy Election day to all, and to all a good night.