Tag Archives: poetry

I Wish to Write a Poem

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I wish to write a poem An act I rarely do Since life became a race My brain aches When I stretch for subject No clue on what to rhyme Not that I ever do So today I try to … 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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Free and Discounted Books on December 10th

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow is the debut appearance of READ TUESDAY! If you love reading then you want to take advantage of this event.  Think of it like Black Friday and Cyber-Monday for books.  After all, books get overshadowed by electronics, clothes, and … 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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Facing the Music of the Past

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a while since I took up a poetry challenge and Bastet made a really good one.  The style is called a Terzanelle and I’m going to give it my best shot.  Yes, I’m using a subplot of Legends … Continue reading →

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The Superior Inferior

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Do cats believe They are the chosen Because their claws retract Do giraffes believe They are Earth’s center Because they have the longest necks Do spiders believe They are God’s favorite Because they can spin webs Why do humans believe … Continue reading →

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Fly in the Ointment

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It only takes one To make a mess of all that is A solitary being Not always with a malice core Who knocks the whole world down So all must suffer full Fingers of fire point around Anger rising beyond … 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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Warring Brothers: Isaiah and Kalam

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Isaiah of the Wandering Path A mystery of Windemere Servant of destiny’s path Few have heard his name Yet all know of his power A caster unmatched With a staff of darkest red How will this caster act When his … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Gypsies: Sari Poems

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Sari My heart is torn Left to bleed Mourning for lost loves A seeping wound That may never heal Yet I carry on For those I still have I live for love and joy That will be my … Continue reading →

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