Poetry Day: Pixelated Memory

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Super Mario

(Long ago, I had the time and energy to play a bunch of video games.  Probably wasn’t the biggest gamer, but I enjoyed the hobby.  Now, I barely play unless my son is here, so all I have are the memories.)

I remember quests
Along the dangerous roads
Of many pixelated worlds
That was a click away
I walked with heroes
As they grew into their roles
And rid their world of evil
Fighting villains of great vision

 

I grafted these vast tales
Upon my deepest thoughts
Wanting them to stay
As I grew into older roles
These became the stories
That I dreamed of every night
Until they faded back
Coated by life’s winding path

 

These memories are not dead
They sleep beneath my skin
Easily stirred to mind
By half a melody
That calls it to my eyes
Edged with wanting tears
For the worlds I left behind
And may never play again

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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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8 Responses to Poetry Day: Pixelated Memory

  1. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    April 24, 2025 at 10:17 am

    So poignant! I can relate since I started playing Pokémon and other games starting in 1998. I remember back in the day when you could call a hotline if you needed help for certain levels.

    I have several games on my Switch Lite. Now there is no time to play them! The sons of some friends want me to play Minecraft. But I tell them I don’t have time to explore the game.

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    April 24, 2025 at 3:43 pm

    I finally sold my Nintendo 64 game console and cartrages. I can feel these poems.

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  3. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    April 26, 2025 at 10:22 am

    Not only video games. I used to sew a lot and now don’t have the time. We all have to choose as life goes on.

    I like your poem, though.

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