Category Archives: Poems

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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Fragile Muse

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Our spirit of inspiration Gentle pixie on our shoulder With her ink-stained wings And body cloaked in paint Flitting on the edge of thought Heard just enough to guide our dreams Her power is at our cores Dwelling in our … Continue reading →

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The Final Generation

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Darkness at the edges Always has been And will forever be Yet every generation says We will not be the last We cannot be the last Humanity is eternal So our actions continue Pointing fingers and passing debts Believing the … Continue reading →

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Author’s Monkey Mind

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A long exhausting day Where the mind wanders Distractions yanking it  away So progress takes a hit Just like the friggin’ phone Mourning lost time The author crawls into the cot Pillow stealing muscles’ strength Blanket tickling at his nose … Continue reading →

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