Tag Archives: growing up

2017 Top 5: #1- Fading Colors

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The top post of 2017 originally went live on February 2. What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world … Continue reading →

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The Death of Magic

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Its death is silent Gone before we can say good-bye Replaced without a thought For magic has no place In the hearts of men The time for play is done Work until the pills arrive Pop until the work is … Continue reading →

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Fading Colors

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world around me Or my own eyes have glazed? Cataracts of pessimism … Continue reading →

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How Pete met Lizard: Happy Friends Children’s Book Series by Patricia Furstenberg #FREE #CHILDRENSBOOK #ASMSG

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

CLICK HERE TO GET FREE ON AMAZON! Blurb: This story will teach your child that something magical can happen when you try to see the best in every situation. You make new friends… and discover that clouds do taste like ice-cream! … 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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First Day of Kindergarten

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The first day of Kindergarten was an adventure for both of us.  Probably me more than him because I was told that I had to attend a parent meeting where I handed him off to the teacher.  So I had … Continue reading →

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Women of Windemere: Kellia Poetry

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Kellia I am strength Show no weakness Shed no tears I must be the pillar That others need I will never play the fool Or call such one a friend My allies shall be true Serious and strong … Continue reading →

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Dreamless Child

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I met a child With an elder’s soul Preaching reality And reason Instead of whimsy tales   I looked into the eyes To find no sense of wonder Replaced by a sternness Reserved for firm adults Who lost their childish … Continue reading →

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