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The Father’s Hand: by Octavio Solis
Bonnie McClellan-Broussard 
Enjoyed it
That’s just lovely.
Octavio! This is so poignant, such a beautiful snapshot of pain, love, the past, and the unknown, illuminated. It made me cry, but I loved it!
Adina at her Mom’s house
Painfully beautiful. Loaded with beautiful metaphors, exquisite images and language.