Four Seniors

Recently, four seniors

Didn't don their caps and gowns

And walk down the aisle as did

Seniors in other cities and towns.

These four seniors' lives were cut short

In the city of Parkland in February.

While their classmates reveled, they

Slept somewhere in a cemetery.

These are just four who have died

In shootings across the country this year.

And though there's been talk of change,

Definite action remains unclear.

Sure, some lawmakers

Have said, "Look! We're getting tough,"

And passed some minor legislation.

But baby steps are NOT enough.

At least more candidates

Now are NOT afraid to say

In campaign ads in many states,

"I'll stand up to the NRA."

Meanwhile the NRA hopes

That memory loss supersedes

People's desire for swift action.

Complacency can grow like weeds.

Remember that we need more

Than just a prayer and a simple "Amen."

We need to unite, to act, to vote.

Never again means never again!

-by Bob B (6-18-18)