Judith Dreyer

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

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“The Soul of Grief” by Judith Dreyer

Submitted to Contest #255

The Soul of GriefGrief holds the heart hostage, and no matter how contained or clever or the relief we feel when knowing someone’s suffering is over, grief steals. It steals peace and comfort, sanity and time., And who knew the human body could fill up rivers with the tears shed during the agony of loss? I worked in Geriatrics and with cancer patients on a Hospice team. I knew the stages, witnessed the crossings, and said many goodbyes, but I didn’t know till he left.Grief isn’t predictable or something we can think away. It has its own oper...

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“Pas de Deux ( A Dance for Two)” by Judith Dreyer

Submitted to Contest #119

Pas de deux (A Dance For Two) "Listen," said a voice that sounded like an elder man.   "Understand dreams are real. We live in them as much as we live in this day-to-day world that we say is "awake." I heard his voice soft and muffled but couldn't see anyone; I just caught a glimpse of his back, something burgundy, from the corner of my eye. So, I drifted into a grey space, not defined, not knowing how this dream would begin. I found myself back in the ballet studio so I could practice when no one would be around. The glow from the ligh...

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I write in Shenandoah Valley of VA where the mountains and clouds inspire.