Tag Archives: life

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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Character Interview: Sari

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

When Allure of the Gypsies debuts on December 1st, everyone is going to be introduced to Sari.  The newest hero of Windemere is a lovable gypsy whose clan is massacred in the opening scene of the novel.  She suffers greatly … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies: Sari Poems

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Sari My heart is torn Left to bleed Mourning for lost loves A seeping wound That may never heal Yet I carry on For those I still have I live for love and joy That will be my … Continue reading →

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Staring at a Dream Killer

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One works so hard To go for gold Rising Above their station Taking that risk With sweet rewards A slower path Filled with brambles Every cut well-earned What happens when it ends? All work has gone to waste Devoured By … 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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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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*Spoiler* “What the F*&^ Have You Done Lately?” (Warning: Cursing, Violence, and Gore in video. Rated-R)

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’d like to say that this is to no one in particular.  There is no intention to offend here. For those that don’t know, there is a movie called ‘Wanted’ starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Writing with Children

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a rather common conversation for me: Me:  I didn’t get much writing done yesterday. Other Speaker We’ll Call Bob:  That’s what happens when you have kids. Me:  Why do you think my son is the reason? Bob:  Because … Continue reading →

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Not Enough

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There is never enough Hours feel like minutes Minutes pass like seconds A second does not exist Scrambling through my day Or inching along my timeline The ending is the same Not enough time Not nearly enough time

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Boy Versus Duck (Also a Ram)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tuan Ho has requested that I elaborate on something I wrote in yesterday’s award post.  Specifically, me getting attacked by a duck.  Now, I’ve always been a very animal-focused person and loved going to the zoo.  That’s not where this … Continue reading →

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