Oct 20, 2025
The Male of the Species Shows Up Early
By Rahel Gil Grandma clinking in the kitchenThe little boy playing with toyson the living room floorSuddenly the happy little boy noises stopped.The TV blared with violent male shouts and blastsShe rushed into the living room. Little boy bluesitting in grandpa's easy chair, small handsfolded across chest like grandpa's. Eyes fixedon screen.To distract him, to distract his eyes away:(without the…
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