Tag Archives: despair

Tears of a Battered Hero

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Symbol of courage Expected to bend Yet never break Ignoring the human side That all heroes should possess * A limit has been reached Tears flow Down cheeks marred with dirt And blood friend and foe A heroic spirit crumbles … Continue reading →

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Top of 2016 #6: Questions 3: Stuck in the Emotions

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted HERE.) First, I’m pretty sure this guy runs the show in my head most of the time.  Occasionally, Sadness knocks him out of the way and you can tell what movie my son watches about once a week. … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Stuck in the Emotions

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m pretty sure this guy runs the show in my head most of the time.  Occasionally, Sadness knocks him out of the way and you can tell what movie my son watches about once a week.  Obviously, ‘Mad Max: … Continue reading →

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*Witty Title Involving Job Hunting*

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

*This became a rant.* Things are stressful here and I’ve said that every weekend.  Broken record syndrome, but I’m going to try to get a little more into it.  Mostly because this week seemed to bring everything to a head. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Kill Over Stolen Milk

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an old poem from long before I got serious about it.  It aimed more humor than any type of form.  A true story from college too.  Though the last line doesn’t really hold true. Stuck in class Breakfast … Continue reading →

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The Fractured Void

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The crinkling of glass Drowning out all noise Shards crumbling into the void Jagged edges bared Ripping feet to ribbons Dripping precious blood Into the nearing maw Every step Shuddering with fear and pain Unsure if the path is true … Continue reading →

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To Rise Above

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of those times The world seems mad And chosen me to vent Odd events Reaping stress and frustration Chipping at my mood Forging it into an asp Dripping venom that I know so well Told to rise above Let … 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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Feast of the Scavengers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They smell it A time of weakness When I am not me Distracted and hurt The stress Has taken its toll I am weak I give them an opening An accident of thought They strike Decimating confidence Making my life … Continue reading →

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Unraveling

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It starts with a single thread Pulled without a care Then another thread Followed by a third Until the tapestry of life Unravels in your hands You try to stitch it back Needing time to think And see the truth … Continue reading →

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