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My Absolute Fragile Essence on Kindle

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

On April 15th, I made a post about Estella Aguilar (formerly rawencounterswithestella) putting out a paperback collection of her poetry.  Well, she just released it as a .99 cent eBook on Amazon Kindle.  Please give her poems a read and … Continue reading →

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Puddle Jumping

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We never take the time To enjoy the puddles in our way We go around Or rush on through Cursing at wet socks   We never take a rest After a pouring rain To find the nearest puddle And jump … Continue reading →

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Seven Sin Rondelets

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This set of 8 short poems stem from a conversation from years back.  It was a philosophical discussion that went all over the place and eventually landed on the concept of sin.  We discussed how every person is slightly sinful … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt: Screams

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The sound of screams echoed everywhere Even though I was alone Their raspy voices tore at my ears Causing them to drip onto my shoulders The screams grew in rage and pain Shrieking for escape from their prison Deep within … Continue reading →

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Forest of No More

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It sits to the south Home to a thick constant mist Weaving through the trees All who step inside Must stay on the winding path That can slip away Mist licks at the edge Hungering for a lost mind Coiling … Continue reading →

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Because I’m Just that Level of Crazy Stupid

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to try to make my own poetic form.  Though, it could already exist and I never found it.  I like writing haikus and I hate writing sonnets.  I never got the sonnet pattern down.  It was really hard … Continue reading →

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Baby Babble (April Poetry Challenge)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Nonsense noises And makeshift words They use to talk to us A patchwork language That only they can know Adorable and frustrating With tantrums on the rise Adding screams into the mix You push for words And clear descriptions So … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The fun is done Business is at an end My stuff is packed Scraps of swag Shuffling in a box Too big to hold them still A long drive ahead Starting with a yawn and groan My car roars to … Continue reading →

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Little One Left Behind

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sitting at the table Handing out my wares And meeting with old friends The trip is more business Than pleasure While I hold a happy smile Hiding the tinge of melancholy Remembering grubby fingers And childish laughter From the son … Continue reading →

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On The Road

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The car is packed My navigator preps Both human and technology Ready to shout orders And rarely agreeing I check for music And snacks to give me strength Hours behind the wheel Looming ahead While the sun shines The wind … Continue reading →

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