People are ashamed
that they don’t feel more concern about the covid dead.
We know we ought to care, and we blame
that they don’t feel more concern about the covid dead.
We know we ought to care, and we blame
others for not being more inflamed
with indignation that President Trump hasn’t made
a tearful statement—especially shameful
with indignation that President Trump hasn’t made
a tearful statement—especially shameful
because of the day it is today—
Memorial Day, day of honoring the dead.
We’re ashamed,
Memorial Day, day of honoring the dead.
We’re ashamed,
first because Trump played golf yesterday,
second because he didn’t much mention the covid dead
in his appearances today: ashamed
second because he didn’t much mention the covid dead
in his appearances today: ashamed
because we expect our president to commit some heart-felt
utterance about the dear-departed dead.
But isn’t it hypocritical of us to say we expect concern
utterance about the dear-departed dead.
But isn’t it hypocritical of us to say we expect concern
when we know he doesn’t feel any?
Could it be a relief not to have to care about the dead?
If we don’t blame Trump, we won’t have to blame ourselves
for not caring more. No blame, no shame.
Could it be a relief not to have to care about the dead?
If we don’t blame Trump, we won’t have to blame ourselves
for not caring more. No blame, no shame.
