Tag Archives: poetry

Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 3)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESqZb7hY1S0 Love of the Word You grew up with books Reveling in their worlds Both of Earth and beyond Nurtured by their ink Until adulthood Where you wish to share your joy And carry others beyond the page Follow in … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 2)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Change the World You dream of shaping history Redirecting mankind’s path All with your words Finely crafted by your hand Meticulously chosen from your mind You have the grandest power To persuade the world That your path is full of … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 1)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Fame Sweet taste of admiration As all eyes fall upon your work Setting your heart aflame Justifying your existence No longer a nameless wordsmith You have stepped from the shadows To claim your spotlight Fortune Clinking of coins in your … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: I Love You . . . But

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I love you, dearest. And I found a surgery for your bald spot. I love you, honey. And I chose a diet for you to use. I love you, sweetie. And I found a medicine for your sweaty pits. I … Continue reading →

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Voices of Nature Blog Tour!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Stars Above (alouette) Starry nights shine bright Thousands of wee lights Constellations light the sky Darkness shows contrast While clouds have gone past Suspended in time up high Pisces and Leo Taurus and Virgo Constellations light the sky Sagittarius Libra, … Continue reading →

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Limping On

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Confusion is your world As your heart is ripped Though it was never in your chest You found it on the path Sitting in another Who now lays beneath the ground Taken without warning Sudden and severe You had no … Continue reading →

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Commenting on Poetry

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been wondering this for a while because I follow a lot of poetry blogs.  I enjoy what I write, but I’ll admit that I’m easily entertained.  The thing is that I have trouble commenting on them.  I read, … Continue reading →

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Today I Turn 34 . . . Yippee?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I have grown to ‘meh’ my day Not oohing at the passing time For it feels just like a Wednesday No different from the rest I know not when this started That my birthday held few sparks Perhaps from years … Continue reading →

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Voices of Nature Review

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Pamela Beckford of Poetry by Pamela and Year Round Thanksgiving has put together a new poetry book and she’s not alone.  Kirsten A of Kirsten Uninterrupted is in on this project too. This is Pamela’s second time into publishing and … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Magic Beans

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Darwin had a bag of beans Each with a special gift The red beans made him super strong The green beans made him tall The blue beans made him like a fish The yellow beans gave him wings The orange … Continue reading →

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