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The drone of a dead generation

By: Charlene O'Connor

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Stabs of ephemeral emotion
Shoot from head to heart

Thoughts and prayers,
Thoughts and prayers,
Thoughts and prayers…

We offer a moment
Of fleeting attention—
The violence is senseless.

Publically we express
Our shallow empathy

Thoughts and prayers,
Thoughts and prayers,
Thoughts and prayers…

Like the dull din of a thousand bees,
This response is standard.

Do we think?
Do we pray?

We post.

Charlene O'Connor
Charlene O'Connorhttps://www.facebook.com/charlene.oconnor2
Charlene O'Connor is a senior at Whitworth University. She is getting her bachelor's degree in communications with minors in sociology and theology.
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Sam Fletcher
Sam Fletcher
13 years ago

Thank you. This is a call to action for a whole generation of young people.

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