Voice of the Sphinx

About the Book

My book of poetry, “Voice of the Sphinx”, is a potpourri and could easily be called, “mood swings”. But to me it reflects more depth than merely moods. (At least I hope so.) It will come at you from a variety of thought patterns or as just an emergence of expressions. It, hopefully, will move your perceptions around -- of things, happenings and attitudes. Most importantly, it will not be cryptic or require research, except for your own questions. And I sincerely hope you will find questions. Sincerely, H. Quimby Heotzler

About the Author

Born in Newburgh, NY, October 16, 1922 Reared in my home in Poughkeepsie, NY since 1930, at which time I started studying piano under the aegis of my mother. Graduated from PHS in 1940 and spent 1 year as a journalism student at NYU, downtown. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy (when we entered WWII) and served in the air “arm”, as a Aviation Radioman Gunner (ARM), with service in the South Pacific in a patrol bomber squadron. Discharged honorably in 1945. Then I married Mary Anna Ludwig and remained so for 62 years. Happily, until she passed away from Leukemia, November 18, 2007. Entered Vassar College as a “veteran” (as agreed to by Vassar and the State of New York) in April, 1946. I was an “early” graduate, June, 1949. I was one of the 1st veteran graduates. I was hired by IBM Corporation in 1952 and retired as an “administrator” in 1987. Played piano with a “combo” for many years; music being my avocation and love. Mary and I had two daughters, Carol Fitzgerald of Falls Church, VA and Heather Sommer of Overland Park, KS. Four grandsons, one granddaughter, and 4 “greats”.