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Poetry Day: A Touch of Madness in My Soup

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I got nothing.  This may have been inspired by a random thought or something I saw on television at the time.  Insanity is still a favored topic.) You look at me As one would eye a dog Foamy at my … Continue reading →

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Another Week in the Books . . . Sadly, Not Spent WITH Books

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Well . . . Here we are.  Well, I’m here.  You’re there.  That’s all I’m willing to be sure of and even then I’m a little iffy. I genuinely don’t know what to say about this week.  Work was busy, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: A Sense of Something Wrong

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Still wonder this at times.) Is darkness spreading as I age Or have I finally paid it heed? Greed devours many souls And dances with pride before our eyes Children slaughtered every week By strangers and protectors Hate is spewed … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Midweek Days Off are Strange

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Oops.  Set it for 8 PM.  At least I now get to add that I woke up this morning with severe lower back pain.  So much for the goals that depend on getting stuff done over the weekend.  Maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night of 1,000 Stenches

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(One of my sillier poems.  Inspired by a weekly ritual at college, which always had an iffy aftermath.) Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Snow!

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re getting hit by a Nor’easter here, which we never seem to be ready for.  It always makes people nervous.  Part of it is because clearing roads is always a pain and you kind of need to drive if you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: A Life Less Stressed

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Well, this dream didn’t come true.  Though, I’ve learned that a lot of people feel the same way.  That’s a shame.) I dream And pray For a life less stressed * Where sleeping Does not require medicine Or pure exhaustion … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: This Week Really Tried to Kill Me

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I have no writing news because this past week was rough.  I feel like I said that last weekend, but it stands again.  The stress was high and the fatigue was higher, so I’m just resting up this weekend. Why … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Continue?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This may be a rough post, but we’ll see where things go.  It comes from a lot of stress and talking with people who are in similar situations.  Pretty sure I might regret this once comments start, but I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Brain Pieces at 30% Capacity

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

You know it’s been a week when this post isn’t scheduled.  It means I passed out rather quickly last night.  Exhaustion took me over and it’s still not really done with me, but I can’t get myself to sleep any … Continue reading →

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