A Thanksgiving poem dedicated to Florida’s legislative process

A Thanksgiving poem dedicated to Florida’s legislative politics.

Authored by Anonymous. 

I am thankful for my wife, my family, my health, and my friends,

Of course, in today’s political process to name them may bring about their ends.

But, no matter, it’s OK, for right this second they know who they are,

They help me to stay on time, be it to the Knott, the CAP or to the bar.

During Session and the Committee weeks I can count on them to make the save,

But I am most thankful because I can count on them to take secrets to the grave.

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I am thankful for the President, the Speaker, Senators and the House members,

I am thankful for staff, interns, bill drafting and those who survived the Novembers.

I am thankful to work in a process where we strive to treat one another with respect,

And let’s all be thankful for the Senate and House Sergeants Office’s who keep everything looking perfect.

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I’m thankful for those who I have shared an office with — some even have achieved fame,

I’ve been blessed to work with and know some of the smartest people in the game.

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I’m thankful for the bills we pass and kill — even when no one has a clue.

I’m thankful for the Old Capitol, the tower, the rotunda and the carpet which is blue.

I’m thankful for mariachi Monday, track and taco Tuesday, pink Wednesday, unguarded chocolate candy bowls and Cuban coffee (well, Diet Dr Pepper) in the tower,

I am thankful for j2j, the Clerk’s Office, and Sharkey’s, Eatz, and Goodies keeping us fed when the time is seemingly dour.

I am thankful for the newspapers, the blogs and the handbills which I read,

But really I am thankful for my ol’ Twitter feed.

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I am thankful to all those (hey boss!) who gave me the opportunities to serve the people of our great state,

I am thankful for those who I trade political rumors with via pin, dm, text or email- even when the time is late.

I’m thankful for those who make their way to the Capitol and wait in long lines just to get in,

I’m thankful for the festivities on “red square” between the Capitol buildings, although they were more fun “way back when.”

I am thankful to be reminded of SFM and by CD to look around and exalt in what I do each day,

Life is indeed too short to have it any other way.

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I am thankful for those who make me think even when we disagree,

I am thankful for those who serve to keep us safe and free.

I am thankful for “wave close,” and those who just “stand in opposition/favor of this good bill,”

I am thankful for the many awesome historic photos on the walls taken with such skill.

But most of all I am thankful to be a part of a process which allows the freedom to say,

I’m proud to serve the people of Florida and the good ol’ U S of A.