With new census numbers finally available, lawmakers are drawing new maps for political representation. It’s no surprise that those with the pen seem inclined to make the lines in favor of themselves or their interests. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.
Why, Jerry?
so who is this Jerry
and why ever does he mander?
from what i hear he’s some kind
of election fraud commander
sticking folks in voting blocs
miles from one another
but strangely separated from
their own sisters and brothers
though they live right across the street
don’t mean a thing to Jerry
he’s like some kind of evil magic
election-rigging fairy
granting wishes to the party
that happens to be in charge
never mind the demographics
that have grown so large
if they’re folks of color,
i’m afraid they’re out of luck
’cause Good Ole Jerry Mander
just couldn’t give
a care…