Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 3)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

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Love of the Word

You grew up with books
Reveling in their worlds
Both of Earth and beyond
Nurtured by their ink
Until adulthood
Where you wish to share your joy
And carry others beyond the page

Follow in Footsteps

Studying a master
Who stirs your mind and heart
Perhaps a child of Poe or Paine
To honor the great works
Through imitation
Sincerest form of flattery

Drawn into the World

Always telling stories
Either through voice or hands
As natural as breathing
You know no other way
To touch happiness
Or feel like you’re alive
Storyteller to the bone and blood
That is what you are

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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.
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17 Responses to Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 3)

  1. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister says:
    May 1, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Charles, these are great!
    The first I identify with then and now. Love the Nurtured by their ink.
    The second: Yes!
    The third: Sounds like you…I love it!

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  2. Katie Sullivan's avatar Katie Sullivan says:
    May 1, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Wonderful series, Charles!

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  3. Jack Flacco's avatar Jack Flacco says:
    May 1, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Nicely done, Charles! “Who stirs your mind and heart.” What a great line!

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  4. chrismcmullen's avatar chrismcmullen says:
    May 1, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Great ideas & poems. 🙂

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  5. melissajanda's avatar melissajanda says:
    May 2, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I love that you put these ideas into poems. Well done, Charles.

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  6. Ellespeth's avatar Ellespeth says:
    May 3, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I like the last section, Charles. About always being a storyteller 🙂 I know two great storytellers – stories at the supper table sorts of stories. They’re so great…and that is what it takes to be an interesting writer, too – keeping the attention.
    Hope all is well. I’ll be behind in my blogging for a few days…company.
    Ellespeth

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