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Poetry Day: The Challenge of the First Step

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one stems from a time when I had trouble getting out of bed in the morning.  I had a job that was soul-crushing and amped up my anxiety issues to the point where I would cry in the car.  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Burning Lamb

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not 100% certain where the title came from.  The poem is about people who live entirely for others.  Not the sacrificial types who help those in need.  It’s about those who are raised to put themselves second and never attempt … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Banshee Bash

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Just a fun poem about spooky stuff.  A wave of creative inspiration.) Shadows stir Among the blackened trees As the sun is suffocated And buried By her pale-faced brother   A ghoulish howl Cuts wind and nerve A sign That … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Audience

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was inspired by seeing authors saying they only write for themselves.  They would say that they didn’t care if anyone read their books.  It struck me as odd because a published author needs an audience.  Hence the poem.) We … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: That The Best You Can Do?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about bullying.) Tubby and four-eyes Beanpole and shrimp So many insults From our battered youth Taken from the obvious Before we grew our sass And learned to sling true barbs   Yet many stay behind Retaining lamest arrows … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Test of Man

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wow.  Almost forgot about this one.  Surprising since I still think about this possibility at least once a week.) I hear them all Damning fellow beings To endless suffering As if they are the judges The final word on morality … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Telling With No Scheme

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Anyone ever try to go so far off the norms that they get stuck?) I wish to tell a story For all the world to hear Using neither prose Or poem form I do not want a dialog Or meters … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Taught Not To Lie In a World of Liars

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one seems pretty self-explanatory.  Also, it’s still a frustration for me.  I can’t figure out where I got the pattern from too.  So, I can’t name the style.) The way the world should work. Always tell the truth. For … Continue reading →

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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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Poetry Day: Swiss Army Dad

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I love this poem.  A big reason is because it reminds me of all the fun I had with my son when he was little.  This was done with a backdrop of people judging me for being a very involved … Continue reading →

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