There is a precedent for this
(there is a precedent for everything).
It is not the first time
that absurd people have made ridiculous statements
about horrific events.

This is not the first time
that senseless trauma
has left everyone stunned silent
with no words
to express their dismay
and yet
absurd people
everywhere
are nowhere near silent
expressing their important opinions
of the matters of day.

I have nothing new to share
about the current misery
or the last trouble
or the earlier issue.
Much as I would like to add
to the chatter
I have no fresh content.

Let me have a moment of silence
please
while we all take in
our latest tragedy
and let us all remember
how long a moment
might last.