One year after
tragedy—
one year of
rhetoric and posturing
by pundits, politicians, and ideologues,
all proclaiming to
speak for us...
One year after
tragedy,
our attention
foisted again
upon the grieving
families,
wondering how they
are coping,
repeating our heartfelt
sorrows—
our words reeking
with empathy...
One year after
tragedy,
Newtown’s girls
took the floor,
paused and set
themselves.
Then, with symmetry
and precision,
clapped and called
in unison,
cartwheeled and
jumped,
did handsprings and
flips,
lifted themselves
on high,
and showed us how
to cheer.
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