Category Archives: Poems

Rebirth of the Internal Phoenix

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 It starts with an ember That one does not snuff out A glimmer in a dream A whimsy when bored A thought beyond the tedium Signs that something A spark is stirring once again Nurturing the spark Raising it into … Continue reading →

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The Death of Magic

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Its death is silent Gone before we can say good-bye Replaced without a thought For magic has no place In the hearts of men The time for play is done Work until the pills arrive Pop until the work is … Continue reading →

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Edge of Breaking

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Every scream holds power More energy expended Never to return And leaving the body weak Open to another torment The pressure mounts And cracks begin to form Ignored out of fear Or stubborn pride Another step is always possible Forget … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Light

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

As the path progresses The night falls upon the heroes Inky darkness Consuming all it touches Devouring stars To block the light entire Pain and suffering Doled out upon the good Evil gaining ground To the point where stories twist … Continue reading →

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The Ritual of the Lost Lamb: Forbidden for a Reason

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Written long ago To call one to your side No matter where they hide Whether friend or foe The ritual cannot be denied A search for energy Aura left behind to thrive Too strong to fade Making it the perfect … Continue reading →

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Editing a Legendary Boob

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Cracking my knuckles Before opening the next boob Time to edit Checking for flaws Elusive boob typos And foolish mistakes A push for the perfect boob That may never come Until I shed my pickiness A remnant That plagues every … Continue reading →

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A Time to Nap

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Muscles ache And thoughts limp along The week has not been kind Brutal in its hours With deadlines at your heels A break comes within sight Glistening on the horizon Blocked by papers appointments And traffic forged from Hell Even … Continue reading →

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Curse of Poetry 101

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I have to confess to something.  I had another post planned about Odd Obstacles in adventures, but I couldn’t figure what I was talking about.  Instead, I wandered around my files and found this poem from 2011.  It was part … Continue reading →

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Almost Quiet

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The week is done With no work to show Though memories have been forged Rough awakenings And no time to rest Much yawning in my future Most plans were met Since the weather held I would have liked a day … Continue reading →

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Fading Colors

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world around me Or my own eyes have glazed? Cataracts of pessimism … Continue reading →

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