[Lantern]
Lightsey Darst

Not here either -- followed the fireflies.

A time-enhanced photo
may be sent to all parents, the missing at age eleven, crooked teeth,

jumper with one strap mussed, last seen
in the company of herself and her dreams, climbing into

a semi bound for Mexico, making her getaway

with all she has in the world packed
in her Snow White lunchbox.

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