Poetry Day: Life and Times of Ichabod Jones

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Before I wrote the stories, I made a poem for Ichabod Brooks.  He was Ichabod Jones back then.  Also, he was in a science-fiction story where Earth was toxic, except for a few people who could return to the surface.  Ichabod was one of these divers who would go down for relics when paid to do so.  He’s come a long way.  Feel free to check out the fantasy short stories of The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks.)

Ichabod Jones is a simple scruff
Living on the edge
Dangling his feet
Into the sickening fog
Peering up at the flying city
Humanity’s only home

Ichabod Jones remembers times
When man walked richest soil
Instead of echoing steel
Before the fog encompassed all
Forcing man into the sky
With nothing more than memories

Ichabod Jones breathes deep
Inhaling wisps of fog
Nothing more than a sour taste
Dancing on his gums
Instead of agonizing pain
To those that seek his services

Ichabod Jones is a diver
One of the lucky ones
Who can return to lands long lost
Charging all who wish to pay
For a scrap of forgotten time
Or a keepsake left behind

Ichabod Jones is a simple scruff
Content within his little life
Never wanting more than need
Or perhaps a flask of shine
Enjoying his adventures
Without wading in too deep

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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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11 Responses to Poetry Day: Life and Times of Ichabod Jones

  1. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    July 25, 2024 at 10:17 am

    Wow! So good! How cool that the stories started with this poem and that he was in a sci-fi world!

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    July 25, 2024 at 11:53 am

    Brooks turned out to be different than Jones. A family to support and more caring.

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  3. coldhandboyack's avatar coldhandboyack says:
    July 26, 2024 at 9:49 am

    Enjoyed this deep dive into his evolution. Still one of my favorite characters.

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  4. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    July 26, 2024 at 12:07 pm

    That’s such a fun way to explore your character as you develop it.

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