State of the world

58 dead in Vegas,
we sigh and shake our head.
"A tragedy," we say.
Warmest condolences
From the President.
We just keep scrolling
through the news.

Thousands homeless
in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico
Hurricane casualties
still without food, water,
Illness clawing at their door.
"Those poor people," we say.
Here's 5 dollars
for your trouble.

Tom Petty has a heart attack,
and the Internet goes into mourning.
CD and MP3 sales increase.
We spend hours reminiscing
about our lost youth.
"Where has time gone," we ask.
Lines will form at the grave
For a last view of the icon.

How did this become
our priority?