North by Northwestern

Students use poetry to imagine politics as a playground, what it's like to be a candidate and the election in rhyme.

"Because anyone who tries hard enough can achieve. / And Daddy will come home." Also, this has nothing to do with Beyoncé.

"I sat down in the seat next to yours, on the small bus headed home."

I saw you standing there / With your lips stained berry blue / And the remnants of an icee / On your once white shirt.

"Before I was born the world was made of water / Swirling, whirling masses of cool liquid / That would sweep me in and out"