Tag Archives: Harvey Heilbrun

Brothers

Posted on February 28, 2020 by hdh

Brothers The three of them were unique. Each had their own personality and individual quirk, but they were family. Growing up, they did everything together.  Tyler, the oldest, was the impulsive one. Given a task to do, he jumped right … Continue reading →

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Voice

Posted on February 27, 2020 by hdh

Voice A writer’s voice is shared through pen and paper, or by fingers to screen. Voice can take many forms. It can relay a variety of emotions such as the sadness of losing a friend, the euphoria of success in … Continue reading →

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To Read or Not to Read

Posted on February 20, 2020 by hdh

  To Read or Not to Read I was never much of a reader growing up. Though I may have been encouraged to read, much was done to dissuade me and not motivate me. I don’t remember my parents reading to … Continue reading →

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I yam what I yam

Posted on February 20, 2020 by hdh

I yam what I yam “I yam what I yam and that’s all what I yam” A cartoon sailor did say. It means what you see, is who I must be So accept and respect it’s my way.   I … Continue reading →

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An Inner Dialogue

Posted on February 13, 2020 by hdh

I was asked to write an imaginary conversation with someone about an issue that is troubling me. These two personas have appeared in a lot of my writing. Keep in mind, their conversations have saved me a lot of money … Continue reading →

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True Reflection

Posted on February 13, 2020 by hdh

True Reflection He considered himself a good looking man, loved by others for his generous donations, a hard worker, always making sure that he and the people around him worked at their best. He looked into the mirror expecting to … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith

Posted on February 8, 2020 by hdh

A Leap of Faith It was back in the ‘80s. I had been teaching for 7 years and was asked by the Middle School that I had worked in to act in their musical play, “Hans Christian Andersen”. They wanted … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Feeling

Posted on February 6, 2020 by hdh

I’ve Got a Feeling Feelings throughout the day always waffle between feeling good and productive to feeling lost and reflective. When I can write and be creative, there are definite feelings of joy and success.  When I get reflective, it’s … Continue reading →

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A Winter’s End

Posted on February 6, 2020 by hdh

  A Winter’s End The winds blow fierce this winter’s eve Ten feet of snow, my time to grieve Nowhere to go, Nowhere to stay As frostbite rears its head today I sit and wonder why I’m here I’m left … Continue reading →

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Hello, Goodbye – a Beatles Journey

Posted on January 30, 2020 by hdh

The writing prompt was to take one of the titles of a Beatles song and use it to inspire an original story, poem, or memoir of your own. I chose a few. Hello, Goodbye – a Beatles journey I remember … Continue reading →

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