Tag Archives: poems

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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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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