Blue Magick
I call upon the spirits of light,
the angels of constitutional democracy,
of reasonable policy based upon science,
I humbly beseech you: Arise!
Cast out the demons of fear and corruption.
Break the curse of lies, hatred and dark money.
Free us from willful ignorance so we may cast
our votes as a spell upon our government.
Let us attend the sacred polling place,
dance naked ’round the voting booth,
sing songs of truth and good governance
that we may restore our fair country,
sliding my ballot into the holy box,
the Great Rite of Democracy.
First published in Oddball Magazine on November 6, 2018.
Reposted since there’s a full moon overnight and Election Day is tomorrow.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 
Brilliant!! 😊
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Thank you, Gypsie! Hope you’re casting a spell for democracy tonight too.
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Early voting on Saturday … all good and done! 🗳
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As relevant today as it was the first time. Perhaps more so as the stakes are higher. But telling people to dance naked will keep people away. Not get them to go! :)
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Perhaps I should specify that the college kids experimenting with Wicca should be the ones to dance naked at the polling place instead of us saggy long time voters.
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I think dancing nymphs would entice many to come out, and many of them may catch the voting fever…!
🇯🇲🏖️
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Perhaps but to be egalitarian about it, we should include some dancing satyrs since we want to entice women to vote too.
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Don’t know if I will be dancing naked…but I will at least be present. Great eye opener though.
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You’ll be naked under your clothes. Hope you’re casting goes well tomorrow.
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I am afraid we are voting for the lesser of evils yet again…so sad.
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Sad but at least this year one evil only believes in democracy when they win so the choice, while distasteful, should still be obvious.
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So on point now too!! Early voted 🗳 two weeks ago and helping others to vote tomorrow!! Thank you for sharing! I will share with my family and friends!! 😇🙏
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Thank you for your service to democracy!
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Haha
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Glad I made you laugh. Hope you’re also voting.
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👏
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Thanks, I think.
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Phew – another corker from Bartholomew…..
http://www.spanglefish.com/berniesblog/blog.asp?blogid=15997
Your vote isn’t just for America – it’s for the world – all votes ….are.
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In a symbolic sense, I agree.
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I really, really like your work my friend! And I appreciate you always liking my posts. I feel like we probably have a lot in common. Contact me if you would please. I have an idea for collaboration!
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I’ll be in touch soon and thank you!
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Of course! Feel free to add me on Instagram or Facebook as well. @tantriknihilist61/Ian Williams. Cheers
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While I have a presence on Instagram and Facebook, I don’t bother with them. I just sent you an email.
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Awesome man! Honestly I hate social media. Just recently got back on. I’m just trying to actually start using them, so I can promote my music and what not. And awesome! I’ll get to that when I’m free’d up here shortly.
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Social media is a nasty habit that I’ve nearly broken.
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I’ve just seen the news – spells work!
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Just because the Democrats did better than the media expected does not make this a victory but at least things didn’t turn out as badly as they could have.
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That’s the ticket – staying positive..(sarky little so-and-so ain’t I?)
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I spoke too soon….
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63629003
I often do – impulsive person.
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At least it’ll be a slim majority.
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