Category Archives: Poems

Trapped Under the Dying Stars

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Eyes flutter open To see a starry sky I stare upon their beauty Oblivious To the shadows all around Faded trees Of a desiccated forest Formerly familiar Now a phantom of the past My heart clenches When I see a … Continue reading →

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Short Erotica Pieces Welcome This Week on CSB

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

If you write erotica and would like to submit a poem, short story, tasteful erotic photo or excerpt, please check out our erotica theme week over at the Community Story Board, now through next Sunday. To find out more about … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur Haiku

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I started my fast The only one in the house Someone made popcorn (Tomorrow is going to utterly suck!)

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When the PapiZ says Post, we Post . . .

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You asked for it. Here it is. An IM/CY production in honour of out good friend Papizilla and Friday the 13th. You can see the challenge he has set forth here: http://theliterarysyndicate.com/2013/09/13/papi-prompts-2/ Hey, Charles? Yes, Ionia? I’m bored. Uh oh…. … Continue reading →

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Genre Maker

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You are forging your own path Too many cliches to burn and avoid Time for a new category Chime the bells to scare the masses For a new genre has emerged Torn from the essence of your being Beast that … Continue reading →

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Genre Hugger

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tried and true Changes make him blue A one trick pony perhaps Critics write in all CAPS Yet he stays within his box Locked up tighter than Fort Knox The genre author writes away Happy no matter what you say … Continue reading →

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Genre Jumper (Sestina Style)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

He departs upon the road With pen clutched within his hand Never knowing his return Because his quest is a dream To be seen by the world Once he makes it real So many genres in the world Each a … Continue reading →

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Lurking in the Shadows

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know you’re there Watching and lurking Preparing to be offended By what I have to say I would be lying If I said I was comfortable Knowing my actions Are monitored like a child To be acted upon When … Continue reading →

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So Ends Today

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Longest day Starting with a walk Across the town To make myself more man Than a rabid werewolf Driving to a family gathering Beyond the holy wifi Today is an epic blur Leaving me exhausted While the toddler roars and … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 9-12

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sanely Yelling at the Television I hear whispering Of my friends who are my squad They can hear me too – Wide Berth Needed Newest type of play Where we punch and swing and jump A threat to all near … Continue reading →

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