Tag Archives: control

Poetry Day: The Random Remote Ruler

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(I think most people know someone who will get the TV remote and then channel surf the whole time.  They won’t give up control even though they don’t know what they want to watch.  You either have to remain captive … 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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The Need for Music

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve written about needing music when I write before.  Felt like revisiting because it’s come up in conversations again.  Although, I do know that this isn’t common for authors.  Most I know need silence.  So, why am I not the … Continue reading →

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Curbing the Beast

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The final dot is made My writing done for the day Still I hear that monster Scratching at my mind I had to let him out To make the scene complete Easing on the chainThat wraps around his throat I … Continue reading →

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