Beautiful. Each section almost more moving than the next. I love particularly "fingers stained black with the insinuation that they might not be fit parents", "still-warm body in his work-scarred hands", and "He is forced to lay a palm on his bent leg, just above the knee, to lever himself up the final step." (I can see "him" doing that so vividly). Worthy of several re-reads.
Beautiful. Each section almost more moving than the next. I love particularly "fingers stained black with the insinuation that they might not be fit parents", "still-warm body in his work-scarred hands", and "He is forced to lay a palm on his bent leg, just above the knee, to lever himself up the final step." (I can see "him" doing that so vividly). Worthy of several re-reads.
Thank you so much for your kind words. They are life-giving and work-affirming! ❤️
Great stuff Nicole! Congrats on publication & Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you so much, Tim!