pretend it away

I listen to the news,

I try not to hear it.

I skim through the Internet, 

I try not to read it.

I chat with my friends,

I try not to discuss it.

I feel the panic,

I try not to absorb it. 

I'm aware of it's name, 

I try not to acknowledge it.

I try to act as though it doesn't exist

I try with all my might to pretend it away.