harried, buried, sorrow carried
mind that’s not blind now in a bind
kids rules for schools attacked by ghouls
street meets end with gruesome receipts
fairy fantasy dreams fall short
leaders speed ferry false reports
filming fellows film the bellows
another victim’s plea echos
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*Kyrielle Octo poem – 8 syllables per 8 lines
#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 49, Mental Health, 1/27/26
The Bag Lady 