Category Archives: Poems

Orbs of Mind and Color

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I noticed that I focus a lot on eyes in my stories.  The color, where they’re looking, and what a character sees.  Might stem from me being a very visual learner. Vivid blues to tempt our heart Deepest browns to … Continue reading →

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Famished Tear

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not sure what caused this poem, but I think a strange dream a couple years ago.  That’s the fun of going through the old folders.  Mysteries abound.) It starts with an explosion From both sides of our world And a … Continue reading →

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Adrift

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Tether has been cut Not by my own hand I drift away From the world below Passing into shadows Bumped and buffered Shoved in directions I wish not to follow Forced to go limp Or break I know not what … Continue reading →

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The Desire to Rule

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We strive to take control Some wishing to be elite Standing above the rabble Kings and Queens That may even wear a crown Yet others are not as lofty They wish to rule themselves Take control of life Just a … Continue reading →

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The Banshee Bash

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Connected to the earlier poem.  Originally posted on January 16, 2013.  That’s before I learned how to put pictures on here.) Shadows stir Among the blackened trees As the sun is suffocated And buried By her pale-faced brother A ghoulish … Continue reading →

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The Pixian Parade

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Deep within the Grimjaw Forest At the stroke of dawn As the light beats on the dewdrops Tiny forms take flight Preparing for the work ahead All have roles to play Ferrying light to the shadows Red-winged Brattins dart Gorks … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Music Man

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This poem has a small backstory.  Wrote it years ago after someone I knew had passed away at a young age.  He was a talented musician and this poem came to me soon after I saw the news on FB. … Continue reading →

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Rushing to the Reaper

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We move too fast In everything we do Planning every minute To ensure all gets done As if death is at our door You see it on the road People weaving into harm As if the reaper Is racing up … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Crawlers

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

In search of fame and fortune They delve into the darkest holes Magic torchlight licking skulls Of those that failed to live Dust and dirt stuck to the floor Held fast by long-dried blood Creatures scurry within the gloom Harmless … Continue reading →

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Tis the Day of Fools

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

 Tis the Day of Pranks Where nothing is what it seems Or everything is true Paranoia settles in With no escape until the dawn Traps are lurking Yet maybe they are not Is that friend genuine Or coaxing you into their … Continue reading →

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