As April appears
Manifestos materialise
Posters pop up
It’s student union campaign trail time

My fear of talking
In public spaces
Clashes with my frustration
Of things never changing

So I write “Vote Nina”
Across the campus
As I announce my intentions
Friends look at me in askance

I’m too nervous
And I know I won’t be a good leader
But if I hold others to account
That’s something to believe in