Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Pictures In My Head (by: Author HR Burkett)
"Writing inspiration comes to me in pictures. It took an argument with my husband to realize not everyone thinks this way.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 44 min read
Day 37 of Living with a Boy (by: Author HR Burkett)
Living with Angel for 37 days: fallen into the toilet, whiskers in the sink, but loving every moment because of his smile & our shared life.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 42 min read
Disbelief (by: Author HR Burkett)
Struggling to accept my father's passing, I find comfort in memories and the feeling that he'll always be with us, even if I can't see him.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 2810 min read
The Blue Notebook (By Author HR Burkett)
HR Burktt reflects on her late mother's love and legacy, unveiling a deeply emotional journey of letters that transcend time.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 253 min read
Moving Day (By: Author HR Burkett)
You are the first place I ever came home to.
The first place I ever dreamed.
You witnessed my 1st ouchie,
My 1st broken heart,
My 1st loss.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 111 min read
"Possibility" (By: Author HR Burkett)
She had diamonds in her eyes,
a fire in her heart,
and her soul was the song
of a lark on a breezy spring morning...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 61 min read
Who Is Heather? (by: Author H.R. Burkett)
For those of you who don't know me, allow me to introduce myself.
For those of you who DO know me, allow me to RE-introduce myself.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 54 min read
The Long Goodbye (by Author HR Burkett)
This was originally written on June 29th, 2015. At the time, I was sitting vigil by my mother's bedside in hospice care...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 233 min read
A Conversation With My Younger Self
If I could speak to my younger self, I would speak gently and with compassion, because I realize now how very much she needs that...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 162 min read
My Beloved Elena Michelle
It was a rainy Tuesday morning, my darling little girl, when your Daddy rushed me to the hospital and you came into the world...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 312 min read
"Socks" (By H.R. Burkett)
I think about you when I put on socks.
But that’s an improvement...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 271 min read
Please Say Goodbye (By: H.R. Burkett)
Someone chose to walk away today. And when I asked “Why?”, they said “You.” But I stood my ground, I didn’t waiver- Didn’t give chase as...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Apr 213 min read
Furbabies Weave Themselves Into Our Lives
A love letter to Nova and Yaya, our beloved furbabies.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 163 min read
The .5%
Coping with infertility through writing and friendship.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 103 min read
Reaper of Time
Being hyper focused on death isn't always a bad thing. Here, I list some of the surprising perks.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Feb 212 min read
No Expiration Date On Excellence
I missed the deadline to be an extraordinary kid. But that doesn't mean my chance to be extraordinary has expired...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jan 41 min read
"A Vast, Cosmic Ocean"
A cosmic ocean of energy - All souls rolled into one – The sea from which we come from And return when we are done. For just as a glass...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 31, 20234 min read
#4 - Floss Daily
A funny, short story about the things that get in our way when trying to stick to our new year's resolutions.
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Defining Art
I've learned something about art this go around the sun. Growing up, I thought that art had to be beautiful. Now, I know different...
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Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 29, 20231 min read
Healing
Poetic thoughts on what it means to truly heal from something and move on to love yourself.
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