Today I took a step
Nothing more
And nothing less
It was a tiny step
Barely noticed
By those I hang around
They ignore my step
Declaring it illusion
From their other path
They forget it is my step
I decided if it exists
And pushes me ahead
Every step is a step
Nothing takes that all away
Because you are closer
About Charles Yallowitz
Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
Legends of Windemere 
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The journey of a thousand miles….
You’ll be okay, no?
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I’ll be fine. The poem kind of came to me since so many people I know are taking a first step onto something big.
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And you are way ahead of us lol
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Don’t worry. I made sure to attach myself to the cart and plan on pulling everyone along. 😀
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I always wanted to be an ox driver
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Might have to wait longer. I’m more of a donkey, but the other name for a donkey. 😛
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Lol no but I do know a few we could recruit for the title
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If we did that then we’d be flying down the road.
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Yeah but we wouldn’t have to work so hard as dumb beasts if burden;)
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True. Maybe we should try to be lazy house pets.
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I already am
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Of
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Put a smile on my face
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Glad to hear it. I assume you’re talking about the puffin.
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Yes
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This is great Charles! I really liked this! 🙂
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I should have posted this on Community Storyboards and the RCC. It was a spur of the moment thing, so I went for what I had open.
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All one can do, is take that step forward and that will propel them towards a personal goal that many may not understand. But you know what? All that matters is that it means something to you, and that single step may mean everything. 🙂
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Exactly.
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Reblogged this on The Community Storyboard.
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I’m taking a step…over a cliff… Base jumping would be fun…
Lovely poem, Charles.
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Thanks. Not a fan of heights and falling from them, so enjoy that base jumping.
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Reblogged this on The Arkside of Thought | Poetry, Politics, Philosophy, Life and commented:
First steps.
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born on the coasts of lake Windemere, Yorkshire – England. I was drawn immidiately to your blog, came for the name … Stayed for the great writing
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Thanks. I really have to visit there at some point. I’ve been calling my fantasy world Windemere since 1999/2000 and I didn’t know there was a place with that name until I started blogging.
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It often works that way Charles, always a plus point I think, seated in good peaceful counties – It’s definitely work a visit. Colonial cousins always welcome. From a brother … speaking English not in a way you imagine.
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It often works that way Charles, always a plus point I think, seated in good peaceful counties – It’s definitely worth a visit. Colonial cousins always welcome. From a brother … speaking English not in a way you imagine.
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One day I’ll be able to afford a trip to somewhere other than the few states within driving distance. 😀
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One step may seem inconsequential to many but this one step matters a lot.. it is the foundation of many other steps that are going to be taken. Very well-written! 🙂
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Thank you. I’ve been saying one step forward is still one step forward, so I finally thought about writing a poem about it.
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Very nice! 🙂
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this absolutely speaks to my heart. especially today. thank you 🙂
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You’re welcome. 😀
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You’re not walking alone my friend 😉
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Thanks. That’s the best way to travel.
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Cute photograph! And lovely poem! I guess I walk half a step each day (if you take a step) 😉
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Everyone has a different length of stride. Never compare yourself to the pace of others. You’ll minimize your own progress.
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Hmm…totally correct! 🙂
You really do give nice advice! Really!
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One of these days I’ll follow my own advice. 😉
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Hahaha! You seem like the classic poet…
“Poets are liars who speak the truth”
-Jean Cocteau
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It seems almost dedicated to me! Good timing!
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Thanks. Take it and claim it. 😉
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;D
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Tomorrow I take my first step towards a very long journey…:)
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That first step is always the most exciting. Good luck.
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Its not the size of the step, its the fact that you took one, that’s all that matters. Nicely written.
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Thanks. That’s great advice that I need to remember more often.
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Oh boy Charles I sooo needed this poem today! Thank you for reminding me that my step is mine to take and it’s a step to me if no one else!! Thank you!
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You’re welcome. Glad to have helped.
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Reblogged this on poemtherapy and commented:
This says it all!! Thank you Charles!
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Love this..
I have this saying (And you know I suffer in pain 24/7)
One step, one breath, one smile at a time.
And we will see tomorrow.
Great blog!!
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That’s a great saying. The smile part is an important addition.
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Yeah we have to smile..
To many people out there Charles don’t know they are born mate. They have more money, enough to make King Solomon BLUSH!
These rich people don’t know how to smile, while us “Normal people ” scrape through each day smiling while getting booted hard with bills each day.
Honest these people annoy me (Slightly)
Smiling is an easy thing, you got to be happy to do it though..
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Would say not smiling or fake smiling is worse? I’ve met many people that fake a smile to keep up appearances.
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Fake smile, I think we all spot it a mile away.
Keeping up the theme they made up, the life they made up,, how they wanted TO BE seen, yeah that kind of Smile..Always easy to spot…
A good smile, a real smile, it comes with the eyes attached… lol
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One small step for Charles….. 😉
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It’s typically a stumble, but that title wasn’t very impressive.
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