The Riots

destruction and emptiness
linger on our venomous will .
scripted rioting with taunting
is meritless


(Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge • September 28–October 4, 2026)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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October 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
well done!
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