Category Archives: non-fiction

The Explorer

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

When I was about five-years-old, I loved model vehicles. Toy motorcycles, race cars, jet planes and spaceships were my thing. I loved the toys, and not the real examples, because the smaller versions were on my level– I could relate … Continue reading →

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Gift

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Your gifts have filled my days with encouragement. When I’ve deserved nothing, when I was at my repetitive worst, you placed your hands in that barren field and pulled out something good. You turned to me with your arms outstretched … Continue reading →

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Grand Train

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Grand Train, what wonders are you bringing to town? Everyone’s eager and awaiting your arrival. When will your bright light show you the way to our smiling faces and waving arms? People have ordered many things, and stand patient for … Continue reading →

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One High Place

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

You find out what your life’s missing, when you travel. Up ahead there’s a road, that leads to a place that can really open you up. You don’t have to do any self-examination. It’s simple; what’s revealed is what you … Continue reading →

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Between Two Worlds

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Between two worlds. My voice needs to be heard, and self-protection is but a nudge greater than that need. I’m overloading, and have to bail, and the jump spot seems worse. The life machine is just stringing me along and … Continue reading →

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Your Impression

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

If someone was to describe what you are, they could say you’re rough and dirty. Anyone would say it, because it’s the truth. Step back, pause, and look again; I see something else. The hardness that is your being holds … Continue reading →

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Remember Who Wins Forgets

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Historically, people who trail tend to pick over what’s left in the wakes of winners. Winners make wakes, which means, winners are going forward. Winners move any way they can, not any way they are allowed to. And not in … Continue reading →

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To The Lady I Met

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

I’m not a fan of ingredients, but I’m a big fan of the soup. People, roaming randomly, bring me nothing; people, gathered, and talking, is everything. It was 7PM, July 3rd 2021 at the Harris Teeter on Palm Boulevard. You … Continue reading →

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Why is Yes So Hard For Me to Say?

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Fighting the tendency to say “No” is something I say yes to every day. I don’t want to say No when I’m asked if I want something, or if I want to do something. I don’t want to respond to … Continue reading →

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A Deep Dive Into Precious Cards

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Condolence cards age like nothing can touch them. They may be paper, but they’re powerful. You don’t have to be great at writing heartfelt wishes. When you send a sympathy card, your effort is great, all by itself. Condolence cards … Continue reading →

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