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My Absolute Fragile Essence by Estella Aguilar

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Book Description: In My Absolute Fragile Essence, A Collection of Poetry, Vol. 1, this first book of five installments contains 50 poems exploring different aspects concerning love, heartbreak, relationships, pain, forgiveness, beauty, and happiness. Some people may remember a blogger … Continue reading →

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Prophet of the Rainbow Unicorns

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

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 their path None stop to … Continue reading →

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Skeleton in the Sky

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Boney hands stretch out Across the velvet night sky Bringing lethal light (Poem for A Day Challenge Entry.)

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Monster City

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Metropolis up high On a monster’s flattened skull Kept above the clouds As the giant plods along   People walking slowly As their world sways every day No cars or buses to be found For fear they will roll off … Continue reading →

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Napkin Killer

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You dab at your slice Filling your napkin With oily grease As if it’s toxic pus That will burn your tongue And twist your guts You rant about health While your food gets cold And I move to a second … Continue reading →

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Noise to the Heart

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Baby laughs Evolving into toddler cackles Raising spirits Like the melody of birdsong Found in the deepest wood Where cascading water Pelts the stones below In a mesmerizing symphony Reminiscent of an orchestra With a violin solo That grips the … Continue reading →

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Specters in My Head

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Poetry Prompt #2: Ghosts from We Drink Because We’re Poets.  I’m admitting that I’m doing it solely to try my hand at a new poetry style, Palindrome. Specters in My Head Whispers Echoing head Sourceless voices Beyond fevered thoughts of … Continue reading →

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Triforce of Courage (Part 3 of 3 Poetry Set)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Courage Attribute of heroes Who do what must be done More than laughing in the face of fear And daring death to take try and take their life Unwavering in their choice to stand against the dark Protecting those with … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt #1: Bad Weather

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a poetry prompt by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  Bad weather with the words Thunder, Lightning, and Wind.  Going to try a complicated Sestina: The storm rages all night Trees struck down with lightning Crackling, living fire Twisting … Continue reading →

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Happy ‘Not Dead’ Day

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Another year has passed Dodging death’s embrace Celebrating my survival In a lethal world I have defeated All diseases that took hold Avoided accidents From work and home No phantom failing Of essential parts Evil acts of God and man … Continue reading →

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