Tag Archives: humanity

Species of Creation

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Here’s the partner poem for the one I posted on Wednesday.  Enjoy.) Opposing half our nature Many create Crafting monuments From nature’s bounty Or pulling wonders From thin air Driven by an urge To create a lasting piece In the … Continue reading →

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Species of Destruction

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Was thinking about the duality of humanity and came up with two poems.  I know this makes three poems in a row, but I wanted to get these two out.  Enjoy.) Devouring And burning Tearing And suffocating With no sense … Continue reading →

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Author Morality Vs. Reader Morality

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the toughest parts of a story is considering the morality, which we don’t really pay much attention to.  Why?  We tend to assume everyone believes in the same concept of ‘good vs evil’.  In general, the definitions of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Stories Never Told

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A short poem about something I’ve wondered about for years.  Given wars, diseases, resource inequality, wealth inequality, education inequality, and a whole list of other barriers, I’m assuming this happens every minute.) How many stories have been lost? Because the … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Above is only a fraction of the statistics in regards to mental health.  In fact, you can see it focuses primarily on the young.  You can find tons of information if you go by gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, … Continue reading →

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The Desire to Create

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Not that I’m very religious, but there is a phrase from Genesis that I think about from time to time: ‘Made in God’s Image’.  Before anyone goes rushing to the comments to argue theology, that’s not what I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day- Our Fiction Fascination

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is about how humans created and enjoy fiction.  It’s rather unique to our species as far as I know.  We do what we can to explore other words and leave reality behind.  Is it a species-wide form of mental … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: My Stress-Birthed Demon

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wasn’t really subtle with the title, huh?  One of the few poems that I tried to rhyme and feel it worked out decently.) I close my eyes Lift my head to the skies Allowing the melody To take me to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Man and The Great Unknown

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Mankind always has to go searching in the mysterious places of reality.  Our curiosity knows very few limits even if it gets us into trouble.) Depthless seas And limitless skies Drawing us to them Teasing at our wonder Daring us … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Maker of Its Makers

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Touching on religion and creation here.  Let’s see what happens.) Genderless being Both of one body And an army of forms It stands Amid the beginning Waiting for time   Balls of light Burst into existence Firing elements Into the … Continue reading →

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