Tag Archives: poet

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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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Dom DiFrancesco

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We have two volunteers today, so here is the first of our great bloggers. This man is a phenomenal poet who has always been supportive and a positive voice upon the blogosphere.  Did I say he was an excellent poet? … Continue reading →

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Four eBooks for 99 Cents Each!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the Eve of All Hallows Eve, so I should be talking about horror and pushing my horror novella.  Instead, I’ve realized that not everyone likes to be scared.  After all, not every child dresses up as a monster.  … Continue reading →

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Editing Haiku: A Six Poem Series

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First Run I think this is funI get to fix my mistakes And witness the whole * Second Run Second times the charm I will focus on the tale Sanding the edges * Third Run Starting to wear down Even … Continue reading →

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Genre Hugger

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tried and true Changes make him blue A one trick pony perhaps Critics write in all CAPS Yet he stays within his box Locked up tighter than Fort Knox The genre author writes away Happy no matter what you say … Continue reading →

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