Tag Archives: depression

Dark Characters Create Dark Authors?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a quick post that just came to my head and forced me to push another spontaneous one to late June.  Basically, this connects to the paranormal thriller I’m working on and how I think it’s affecting me. The … Continue reading →

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Another Dark Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Did I rise too high Glowed too brightly Voicing the positive dreams While you focused on the horrors Preaching mediocrity Because my goals are beyond you Reminding me of failings As if they should shatter all I want As if … Continue reading →

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Poem from the Vault: If This Was My Last Day

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Long before I stepped onto WordPress, I did a personal challenge on Tumblr.  One poem a day for an entire year.  I’ve put some of them up throughout my time here, but I think I’m going to toss up more.  … Continue reading →

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The Depressive Urge

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I get depressed When stresses rise I don’t follow the creed Of hiding it Beneath my skin Creating a cycle of pain I struggle To clear my mind By spitting words Into the air and on the page Knowing the … Continue reading →

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Plunging

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A single push Last of a series When the mind takes too much Unable to process Or leap beyond the gloom Ridiculous statements Misunderstanding the core Getting over it Sucking it up Easier to say than understand Mind spinning With … Continue reading →

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The Mood

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Original posted on The Community Storyboard.  Check it out and submit your writing. Is it the weather? That sinks me into gloom. Head aching Against the stormy sky Making me feel lone Is it those I meet? Too happy for … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You ask me to explain And I say I don’t know You ask me what the future holds And I say I don’t know You ask me if I’m happy And I say I don’t know You ask me what … Continue reading →

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Tonight at 10

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is going to be a little depressing and dark.  I remember trying to watch the nightly news and this is what came of it.  It’s actually an old poem that I decided to rework after stumbling onto it.) … Continue reading →

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Pre-Birthday Blues, A History

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I have to admit that I’m not one of those people who gets excited about his birthday.  I don’t start reminding people a few weeks in advance.  I might casually mention it in order to make sure I get a … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I enjoy writing fantasy and science-fiction and have very little intention of wandering out of my little world to explore.  It’s safe and under my control.  So, I find it strange that I have this urge to write a novella/short … Continue reading →

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