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Carob Tree

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It grew from nowhere To help Two starving men A brightening miracle In a cave Of darkness For twelve years It nourished them And when it thought it was done Another year must pass The men studied Prayed And ate … Continue reading →

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Championship of the Ages Round 2!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s Round 2 of the Championship for the Ages being run by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  This week we have the following match-up between two amazing poets: Rara versus Ionia Martin Go and vote for whoever you think has … Continue reading →

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The Crying Demon

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A demon with a tear An emotionless mask My mask If I am this mask Why does my heart decide? It is an organ of caring But that should not push me Do not misunderstand I do care I want … Continue reading →

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Extreme Words to Live Inside by Estella Aguilar

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We have a debut poetry book by Estella Aguilar.  This is a 418 page poetry book with a wide range of topics.  Here’s the description: Nothing is off limits in this poetry book compilation. Delve in and get lost amid … Continue reading →

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Feeling Helpless

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Like a screaming child I feel lost and scared As I hear your plight Too far to give a hand And barely lend an ear I can only sit and wait For flitting chances To be the friend you need … Continue reading →

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Heart

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My heart The beating troublemaker Inside my chest He thinks for me And causes confusion I fall for girls That he won’t let me talk to I do good things That he doesn’t explain For once in my life I … Continue reading →

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Curbing the Beast

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The final dot is made My writing done for the day Still I hear that monster Scratching at my mind I had to let him out To make the scene complete Easing on the chainThat wraps around his throat I … Continue reading →

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Painting the Sky

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A single bloom The first stroke to set the stage Calling out To make sure we know it’s there An audience for the art Of colors, lights, and soundsRapid crackles of red Echoing roars of blue Hissing showers of green … Continue reading →

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Emotions and Adventure

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m trying to figure something out here for a project.  I need to think up 10 emotions that one would go through while on a fantasy adventure.  My goal is to tell a story in 10 poems while retaining a … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Austrian Pine

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Majestic and ancient Alive before the campus rose Remembering its brethren Long since axed and mulched It stands before the freshman dorm Content with its humble life It could live this way forever Or at least until The Uhaul ends … Continue reading →

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