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Poetry Day: Puddle Jumping

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(When did jumping in puddle stop being fun?  I used to love doing it even if my socks got wet.  Then, I became an adult and accidentally stepping into a puddle can ruin my day until I get home.  Is … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Psycho-Grannie

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Actually saw this event play out in Florida.) She has lived her life Wish you could say the same She stares upon the road With half a working eye Moving from lane to lane Without a pattern to be found … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Prophet of the Rainbow Unicorns

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun poem involving unicorns?) He stands upon his wooden crate An island within a human sea A scrawny form in mottled hair Wearing rags of every color   Only few give him a sideways glance As they trudge along … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Predators Around

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a fun one.  What kind of predator do you think I mean?) The monsters are out in force Growing hungry by the minute Searching for the weak and young To fill their putrid guts   The monsters’ courage … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Pixelated Memory

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Long ago, I had the time and energy to play a bunch of video games.  Probably wasn’t the biggest gamer, but I enjoyed the hobby.  Now, I barely play unless my son is here, so all I have are the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Pitter Patter

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A happy poem?  Guess I have a few in the folder.) Tiny feet on the run Rushing down the hall Mingled with a cackle Birthed of baby glee As he runs unattended Awake before the guards Who stir behind their … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Parting Ways

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about parting ways with people.  It can be sad, but also have some hope.  Depends on how you look at it.) Life is filled with meetings That we always hear Yet it has its share of leavings Which … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Papercut

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about getting a papercut.  It is almost like getting slashed by a rusty sword, isn’t it?) Little gash on my finger. How much longer will you linger?   Thriving where my pointer bends. How can I ever make … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Outcasts

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Hard to really explain this poem.  It’s about people who spend their lives struggling due to bad luck.  They always seem to be fighting to keep their lives together.  Every time they find stability, an event happens beyond their control … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Our Pale Companion

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Death . . . Not even subtle about this one.) He is the one We cannot cheat The inevitable fate Of all who breathe Patient for all time He is always with us Living on the fringes Of our lives … Continue reading →

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