Tag Archives: poet

Poem from the Vault: If This Was My Last Day

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Long before I stepped onto WordPress, I did a personal challenge on Tumblr.  One poem a day for an entire year.  I’ve put some of them up throughout my time here, but I think I’m going to toss up more.  … Continue reading →

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Review: Dreams of Love by Pamela

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I just finished reading this collection of poetry by Pamela over at Poetry by Pamela.  It’s her first published book.  So, here’s my review: There wasn’t a single poem that I didn’t like.  The variety of styles kept the short … Continue reading →

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Miserable Weather Blues

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I hear the wind Upon the glass Joined by a pounding rain I feel so drained All muscles cold As if my body hates the day I fight my eyes They strain to close A morning battle with my lids … Continue reading →

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Atropos of the Future

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Our sight is always on her As she shifts Transforming Into her younger siblings Her apathy is palpable For she cares not to be nice or mean Future is what we forge Whether we try or not

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Lachesis of the Present

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Always by our side In a constant state of flux Living and dying Within every drip of time Ephemeral for us to hold The simple act of trying Causes change For the present Can never be frozen

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Clotho of the Past

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Spinner of the past From birth Until the now Domain ever growing Threatening to trap us If we refuse to learn And rise above our history

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Old Toys

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A favorite of childhood Brought on every trip Stitched whenever harmed Sharing in ice cream And gum that remains today Precious toy held in the night Until age takes the child away A token of youth Carried through the years … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of Today: Bastet

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This volunteer is one of the hardest working bloggers I know.  She writes poetry, participates in prompts, posts phenomenal photographs, and helps run We Drink Because We’re Poets.  Go to her blog and see her amazing works.  You won’t be … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Mirror Obscura

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Big apology here because I think I got two people mixed up.  Really sorry about that.  I have no excuse for screwing up this badly. Today’s volunteer is a highly talented poet.  Always insightful and paints incredible pictures with his … Continue reading →

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Joy and Suffering

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The sun rises And you leap to meet the day Thrilled Determined to succeed Joy is gripped Within the early morn A wide smile Plastered across your lips Washing away The fear that claims your heart Today Will be different … Continue reading →

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