This is how Democracy (works)

Crash
bang

register
run

from elections
to caucuses

this is how
democracy (works).

The nervous system
is still pulsing with activity

after the election
the wheels keep turning

...slow down
but don't stop now

or watch all your gains
grumble and crumble,

this is how democracy (works).

I see no millionares here,
dictatorship through money
is not in this domain

what I do see
is passion
alive and well;

this is how democracy (works).

Author notes

I was at a caucus today where we elected 12 delegates for the AD 27 district of california. It was amazing how well it worked, and how smoothly. These people are getting paid through passion alone. Those who get elected to be delegates for California have to go to the CA assembly in Sacramento to vote on stuff on their own dime.

It pleases me greatly to see this kind of activity still alive and well months after the election.