Herb was once an accountant sought after and very good the world would be his if worked like he should Was in control back then a king of the city looked down upon little people and showed them no pity He glided along so easy riding in trains and cars protected from the ground below thought could touch the stars   But the time passed by and days grew into years young worked harder and faster and confidence turned to fear Forgot what it was like to look up to sky walked with bottles in pocket and without joy he cried   Now is like the others staring eyes with no soul all twisted and wrong inside after pursuing a worthless goal   Did not connect things together things not what they seem choices built on yesterday's rain will wash away like dream Herb forgot to have faith and to make things right lost rock in rushing water following voices in the night

About the Author:

Dr. Harry Hamburger is a neuro-ophthalmologist, who also has a Masters degree and certification as a Family and Medical mediator. He is called upon to do ethical consults at local hospitals in the greater Miami, Florida area where he lives.

Married to Claudia, the Hamburgers have two boys - Jordan 15, and Joshua 9.  Part of Jordan’s bar mitzvah celebration consisted of visiting Israel, where he read part of his Torah portion on top of Masada.  Joshua is a very spiritual young boy who lecturers his Dad daily on proper behavior.

After visiting Israel twice, Dr. Hamburger says, “I feel like it is my real home, and that I am living in exile in Miami.  I hope one day to have a home in Israel.” The doctor is a serious student of both Chabad and Breslov Chasidism, and supports both. Dr. Hamburger is also a long time benefactor of the Lev LaLev Fund.