Tag Archives: poetry

Numbers In My Head

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This must be revenge For hating algebra Claiming letters Should not be found in math Now I find numbers in my trade Rankings and sales Addicted to simple addition Or discovering the key To give these digits sense Sell one … 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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Allure Blog Tour Poem by Ionia Martin

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My bestest friend, Ionia of Readfulthings, wrote this poem to close up the blog tour.  It’s amazing and I hope everyone enjoys.  Don’t forget to buy the book that spawned such a creative poem. (Click on cover for Amazon site.  … Continue reading →

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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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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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