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Are You Okay – A Poem by David Ritter

January 26, 2026 rittersrhymeandreason Current Events Poems Leave a comment

“Are You Okay” is a current events poem written in memory of Alex Pretti. I did not know him personally, but the video and what followed shook me deeply. This poem is shared to mourn a life lost and to call for compassion, truth, and basic humanity.

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