Small Delights

You lift the lid to look
Into the magic box.
These are the things going

On, right now, today, or
Just recently at least,
Recently brought to our

Collective attention.
Deaths that are notable
Since the dead were famous

Or highly accomplished,
Deaths that are notable
For being numerous,

So many at once, or
Deaths that are notable
For being violent,

Hideous. Also life,
Not as predictable,
Kittens in a prison

Soothing damaged inmates,
An essay about trust,
The latest in music,

Society gossip,
An essay on reasons
People will find a way.

You let the lid down. Click.
How much is going on
Outside the magic box?