The Silence: September 10, 2001

Sgt. Christopher Gaylord — https://www.dvidshub.net/image/433444

We barbecue American-style
in the backyard
of our in-law’s house
in Western Ireland.
I tend to the grill
and drink beer
with the male in-laws.

Ethan runs
from one end of the yard
to the other
looking for ants
and other bugs.
He points and yells
“Daddy…