Tag Archives: childhood

Poetry Day: Blankie

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Written about my son’s blankie.  It was a special gift for when he was born and it survived so much.  Now, it’s been retired to a box at his mom’s where it will stay safe.  I’m sure blankie will be … Continue reading →

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Costumes of the Past

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all, I always post this music video leading up to Halloween: I was thinking of adding more to this post, but I’ve done a bunch in the past and can’t think of any fresh Halloween songs.  Feel free … Continue reading →

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Bursts of Nostalgia

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m not talking about the manipulation of nostalgia, which seems to be getting used all over the places.  This is more about you walking along or sitting at your desk.  Just going through the day or relaxing.  All of … Continue reading →

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Cherish Their Childhoods

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Gone in half a blink From needing nurturing To always out Rarely giving time Sequestered in their lair Like a cocooned larva * We rarely think ahead The humorous mourning Of our little ones advancement Weeping at milestones That grow … Continue reading →

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Relics of Our Younger Days

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

We keep them Close or far away Some in the open Others packed and stored And a few that pass along Held by newer hands The remnants of our past Catalysts For old memories That get fainter by the year

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Dreams of Hope and Fret

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

From days of cribs And bottled dining We are told about our dreams Hold them tight Pursue them fast Let them fly among the clouds They greet you in bed And linger in the morn Pleasant ghosts throughout the day … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Right in the Childhood

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re going to make this simple today.  Maybe I’ve been pulling too many late nights with the writing, which is not a bright idea.  You eventually cause yourself to reduce your daytime writing periods and throw your body off.  Then … Continue reading →

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Saturday Verse: Atrophied Imagination

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Thinking of making this a new weekly thing.  Just posting an old or new poem every Saturday since the goal posts get very little on this day.  Yet, Saturday is a busy day on WordPress from the look of my … Continue reading →

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A Question Asked On Facebook By Me

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Now I’m attempting to get this connected to a question I asked on my Facebook Author page.  I would repeat it here, but I’d much rather get it on that medium where more people can interact with each other.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Legend of Childhood

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Innocence of youth Freedom and fun at our hands No warning there was an end Adulthood Games tucked away Money saved to survive Watch your weight and words Indulge an urge at your peril While you forge a cage Bars … Continue reading →

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