Twenty Five or More This Time

Twenty Five or More This Time

In Texas. Just like fish in a barrel. 
So I’m thinking maybe don’t go to 
church. Or walk on sidewalks, 
especially those across bridges 
or along esplanades. No nightclubs, 
of course, no movies or concerts. 
Stay away from towers, and remember 
malls are risky, hotels, just plain 
traps. No guarantee at the office, 
and the P.O. has been unsafe 

for decades.

Don’t say it! No one should ever 
even say the name, Newtown! 
Oh, God! Please, please, not 
another school!


                                      —Sef, 11/5/2017