The dead are too warm and bloody.

The living have not had time to mourn.

The news cycle has not had time to move on to the next big thing.

The politicians have not had time to bank the latest contribution.

The ammo manufacturers have not had time to refill the stores’ coffers.

The earth has not had time to swallow all the dead.

And there has not been enough time for the next gunman to vindicate

the silence of legislators with another shooting for which

now will not be the time to talk about guns.