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Family Man

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The Provider The Protector The Repairman The Outdoor Cook The Empty Seat at Dinner The Family Man Many roles to play Some choose one and hold While others forge new niches The Stay-At-Home Times change the needs More than a … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Internal Phoenix

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 It starts with an ember That one does not snuff out A glimmer in a dream A whimsy when bored A thought beyond the tedium Signs that something A spark is stirring once again Nurturing the spark Raising it into … Continue reading →

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The Death of Magic

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Its death is silent Gone before we can say good-bye Replaced without a thought For magic has no place In the hearts of men The time for play is done Work until the pills arrive Pop until the work is … Continue reading →

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Scholar Flies

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

They emerged Upon the start of all Born from the corpse Of a timeless void Murdered By the opening of history Called the Scholar Flies They form the greatest swarm Releasing a thunderous hum As if they are pondering All … Continue reading →

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Night of the Ghost Dance

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Starry skies are set abuzz Killing all but a lonely echo Evil rises in moonlight dim Leaving their shadowy tomb Ears of vapor listen for the concert To tell them when to dance Once it starts, the dance is endless … Continue reading →

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Don’t Kill Over Stolen Milk

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an old poem from long before I got serious about it.  It aimed more humor than any type of form.  A true story from college too.  Though the last line doesn’t really hold true. Stuck in class Breakfast … Continue reading →

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Poetry on the Page & Song in the Head

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Words on the page Transforming to a song As they slip into your mind Complete with orchestra That no eye can see A trick of the masters To create a tune Both memorable and pure Without an instrument Beyond the … Continue reading →

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Poem About Writing Poetry

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

How do you write poetry? A curious question With no true answer For it depends on style Subject And the mind behind the words Follow the rhythm Either by dream or plan To put your heart Onto the empty white … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Old Poems: Three Different Flavors of Mood

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Just going through an old file and grabbing 3 poems that caught my attention today.  Last one is a fun revisit from February 2013.  Enjoy.) Here We Are Again Our position has not changed We are back to where we … Continue reading →

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Hold The Silver Lining

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Search for the spark That makes you smile Within the agonizing darkness Grip happiness Whenever it comes in reach For it can be fleeting Hunt for the raindrop That is warm and soothing Among the swarm of icy tears Many … Continue reading →

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