Category Archives: Poems

Poetry Day- Orbs of Mind and Color

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about eyes.  Simple and fun.) Vivid blues to tempt our heart Deepest browns to calm our soul Brilliant greens to enchant our mind Noble gray to ensnare our sight Soft hazel to warm our spirit Rarest amber to … Continue reading →

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I Never Made Such Mistakes

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Poem #2 and I guess I should make it clear that the inspiration is seeing how some people respond to posts and comments.  I’m sure we’ll all guilty of at least one of these at some point in our lives.  … Continue reading →

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I Hate This

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: On This Hallowed Night

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun poem aiming for imagery.) Howling winds Across the barren roads Pulsing candlelight Pouring from disfigured gourds Yellow moon rising High above the shadows And coating trees in light Leaping cats dart around Loosing hisses through the night Only … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Ode to the Music Man

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Years ago, I had a friend who was a great guy and big into music.  He was really good at it and had a great energy to run parties.  We stayed in touch after I moved to Florida and hung … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Not Sick Enough

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I think many of us have been in this situation.) Though limbs ache with every twitch And you cough more than your breathe. Your head swims without much cause Turning your stomach instead out. You are made to carry on. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Not An Angel?

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a poem about people who do good things, but refuse praise or even compliments.  You know who you are.) I call you an angel Which you casually deny With an impish grin Yet, I always see your wings … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: No Harm

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem came after a series of arguments with someone.  They were always right and I was always wrong in their eyes.  It eventually hit a point where anything I said or did made them upset.  Hence, the situation you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night Terrors

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Probably would have worked better on Halloween.  Still, it’s interesting to have this contrast with the softer and more serene type of eerie as last week.) With gnashing teeth And jagged nails These creatures lurk beneath Feasting on forgotten snails … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night of the Ghost Dance

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun little poem about ghosts and dancing.  Enjoy.) Starry skies are set abuzz Killing all but a lonely echo   Evil rises in moonlight dim Leaving their shadowy tomb   Ears of vapor listen for the concerti To tell … Continue reading →

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