I voted

I voted for my first time this year and I was so excited about it

I felt like I was making a difference

I did make a difference or a change

At least for myself

And as a recovering people-pleaser, that’s big for me

Making changes for myself is making a difference

I voted for women

I voted for my nieces and nephews 

I voted for myself 

I voted for women’s health care

I voted for stargazing with people I love and 

I voted for something that I felt like was equality 

And I can’t help but wonder if equality is even possible anymore. 

I voted so I could feel some sense of control or empowerment

I voted for individuals using their voice

No matter how sly their abusers may be

I voted for love

The frequency of love

Not necessarily romantic love

Though that is an aspect 

I voted for women supporting women

Which is something I’ve taught myself to do 

Despite being discouraged to do so. 

I voted for our planet, Mother earth

The planet I am actually pretty terrified is getting destroyed before I can experience as much of it as I want to

I still have so much I have to explore here. 

I voted for joy 

A feeling I didn’t allow myself to feel for too long

I voted for calm

I voted for peace