Oct 18, 2025
THE HEEL AT THE HEAL
By Rahel Gil child of neglect at age threeWHAT ART THOU SEEKINGAT TWENTY AND THREE?Sensible in a manner of speakingbut, why are you kicking?the sands underfootthat hold you upUPRIGHT?
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