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Species of Creation

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Here’s the partner poem for the one I posted on Wednesday.  Enjoy.) Opposing half our nature Many create Crafting monuments From nature’s bounty Or pulling wonders From thin air Driven by an urge To create a lasting piece In the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Success of the Unknown

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Jealousy is fairly common.  Definitely felt that way many times after working hard and getting no results.  One of my sloppier poems because I just let the words flow until I felt like I couldn’t go any further) Why does … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Seven Tastes of Sin Rondelet

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Yup, I made an 8th one for those special people.  A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Scholar Flies

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun creation that I have yet to put into a book.) They emerged Upon the start of all Born from the corpse Of a timeless void Murdered By the opening of history   Called the Scholar Flies They form … 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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I Hate This

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type … 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: 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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