Heaven or Earth
Description
"Heaven or Earth" was first published on hitrecord.org as part of its Weekly Writing Challenge and was selected for a feature on that site, where it was described as "a lovely story about memories, life, music, and how the strangers we encounter can shape the day before us." A woman finds herself strangely disoriented and lost after attempting to find and thank a street musician who serenaded her. Feeling lost and vulnerable, she eventually encounters the young man who, sympathetic to her confusion, helps her get back to her hotel. As they walk, the woman talks about her love for the song 'Heaven on Earth' and its significance in her life. This encounter sparks a touching connection between the two characters and elucidates the ways in which memory and music can re-shape our identities and experiences from moment to moment.