Me in A Black Hat

Fairy Tales and Other Folk Lore

Fairy tales, nursery rhymes and fables... where we have lessons to learn.  Or, maybe not.  Just have fun with these stories.

Non Fiction

Mr. Hagell has found many topics of interest. And some of them, he might actually understand.  He certainly wants to share what he picked up along the way.

Poetry

What can you find in a poem?  Any thought that crosses one's mind serves as the foundation of a poem.  Some of Herb's poems reflect thoughts and views on current conditions and news.  Some... well... you'll just have to figure out as you read.

What Reader's Are Saying:

I really enjoyed this mainly because of the way it is written. I found Mr. Hagell's style to be refreshingly unique as it drew me in and took me on a great ride from beginning to end. Well done, Herb! Well done!

- James G. Davis

You certainly know what you’re talking about and I appreciate the time you have taken to write for me.

Alan M

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Holding Fire in the Heat

The Alchemist’s Lantern: Holding Fire in the Heat The Alchemist’s Lantern: Holding Fire in the Heat 🗓️ June 27, 2025 ✍️ by Herbert Hagell The summer heat has settled in. The kind that buzzes behind window screens, that makes the roads shimmer, that presses a sleepy haze into the afternoon. We’re in the thick of …

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The Quiet Magic of the Poet

The Quiet Magic of the Poet The Quiet Magic of the Poet June 13, 2025 by Herb Hagell Poet of the Quiet Verse There are things I don’t entirely believe- and yet, I do them anyway. Sometimes, I light a candle before writing. I reach for the same couple of mugs, chipped just so. I …

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From the Quiet Verse Issue #10

From the Quiet Verse – Issue #10 🗓️ June 6, 2025“There is sacredness in arriving, even before you’ve finished the race.” 💌 Opening Reflection – Threshold Quiet June often begins with urgency-sunlight stretching its hours, gardens shouting color, life opening every window. We enjoyed a long weekend in the past couple of weeks, and that …

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The QuietVerse Digest Issue #3

QuietVerse Digest Issue #3: The Light Between Worlds ✨ QuietVerse Digest Issue #3: The Light Between Worlds Date: May 30, 2025 Theme: The Light Between Worlds The Quiet Opinion – Editorial The Light Between Worlds Light that doesn’t blaze, arriving without answers. Flickering at thresholds, hovering in mist- The light waiting at the edge of …

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From the Quiet Verse Issue #9

From the Quiet Verse – Issue #9: The Threshold of Enough ✉️ From the Quiet Verse – Issue #9 Date: May 23, 2025 Theme: 🌿 The Threshold of Enough A pause that isn’t empty. A moment of quiet rest, where you’re allowed to stop-without apology. This issue is about knowing you’re close enough, full enough, …

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From the Quiet Verse Issue # 8

From the Quiet Verse – Issue #8: The First Warm Rain From the Quiet Verse – Issue #8 The First Warm Rain Date: May 9, 2025 💌 Opening Reflection Dear Reader, There are rains that simply fall- and rains that remember. The kind that arrive after a long season of holding it in. They don’t …

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