Tag Archives: poems

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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Failed Plans

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Waking up with a plan Yet fate will play a role Flat tires or random calls Delays gnawing on your watch Trying to push them away As new ones storm the door Problems lingering Just waiting for the chance Pouncing … Continue reading →

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Love Aflame Blog Tour

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Pamela Beckford publishes her 3rd solo poetry collection. Using various poetic forms she illustrates how love can set the heart on fire but also shows how that same love can turn to ashes. Poetry is an expression from deep within … Continue reading →

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Darkness of Desire

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

He wants her Willing to destroy all To claim his unwilling prize A monster in man’s flesh Forging nightmares In his victims’ minds And reveling in each scream What will he do to win? To feel her quiver Beneath his … Continue reading →

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Legend of Childhood

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Innocence of youth Freedom and fun at our hands No warning there was an end Adulthood Games tucked away Money saved to survive Watch your weight and words Indulge an urge at your peril While you forge a cage Bars … Continue reading →

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Night Terrors

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

  With gnashing teeth And jagged nails These creatures lurk beneath Feasting on forgotten snails Until the hallowed night They wait until the sun is gone Before rising to the surface And bring about the darkest dawn Pushing their sole … Continue reading →

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Shadows

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

We follow you everywhere And rarely are acknowledged We are by your side Or watching your back Or leading you in silence Yet we are an after-thought Us shadows have unending pain But you do not care How could you … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Pamela

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Happy Birthday to Pamela at Poetry By Pamela! Don’t know who she is? Visit her blog and pick up her books for 99 cents each as a happy birthday surprise. CLICK ON THE COVER TO SEE THE BOOK!

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