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Poetry Day: Not An Angel?

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a poem about people who do good things, but refuse praise or even compliments.  You know who you are.) I call you an angel Which you casually deny With an impish grin Yet, I always see your wings … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: No Harm

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem came after a series of arguments with someone.  They were always right and I was always wrong in their eyes.  It eventually hit a point where anything I said or did made them upset.  Hence, the situation you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night Terrors

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Probably would have worked better on Halloween.  Still, it’s interesting to have this contrast with the softer and more serene type of eerie as last week.) With gnashing teeth And jagged nails These creatures lurk beneath Feasting on forgotten snails … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Night of the Ghost Dance

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun little poem about ghosts and dancing.  Enjoy.) Starry skies are set abuzz Killing all but a lonely echo   Evil rises in moonlight dim Leaving their shadowy tomb   Ears of vapor listen for the concerti To tell … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Never In My Presence

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Don’t remember the exact incident that caused this poem.  It’s clearly about someone overstepping their bounds about my son.  Honestly, the final line would probably be a better poem title.) I heard you say it A curse upon my child … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Negative Man

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem involves the reaction some people get when they are honest about not feeling happy.  So many are big on sharing emotions, but they really only mean the good ones.) I am told it is wrong To say when … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Narcolepsy Queen

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is not about anyone specific.  Just noticed way back how there are couples where one person would fall asleep at all times.  ‘Narcolepsy Queen’ had a better ring than ‘Narcolepsy King’ too.) You slept while the movie played. Leaving … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Mylrix Falls

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(No reason for the picture.  This is more of a prophecy I hope to use in a future trilogy that explains the reason Windemere’s magic works the way it does.  Almost forgot it existed though.  A side note is that … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: My Stress-Birthed Demon

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wasn’t really subtle with the title, huh?  One of the few poems that I tried to rhyme and feel it worked out decently.) I close my eyes Lift my head to the skies Allowing the melody To take me to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: My Sanguine Beast

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(It’s about tempers that we keep deep inside.  Those monsters that many have, which one never wants to release.  These beasts are worse for some.) I hear you Screaming A soulless noise Echoing in my skull Calling out for blood … Continue reading →

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