a small list of things i'd normally hide

iii. orlando

of the 49 victims, i knew 0.

i don't know their names. i don't know their moms or dads or friends.

they were the victims of the largest mass shooting in america.

and i can't think of that day without tears forming in my eyes.

of the 49 victims, i knew 0.

but i feel like i knew each of them.

i can't explain how distraught and angry i still feel, a year later.

of the 49 victims, i knew 0.

but that's no excuse not to feel hurt.

it's no reason not to take action.