it’s always the same

not the same number 

or ages or names

not the same season  

but it’s always the same 

not the same shooter 

or teacher or children 

but always the same thoughts

and prayers for the victims 

always the same heartbreak 

and anger and tears

but never any action 

for twenty three years 

we are a work in progress,

(i guess)

and we need work from congress 

what else do you expect 

from this new generation

than to fight against policy 

and disinformation

this aggression will not stand

but we will 

. . . and we plan to expand