R J Schwartz, Author at The Creative Exiles

The Night Ten Thousand Churches Burned

March 19, 2019 R J Schwartz 31 Views 1 Comment burning church, churches burning, dystopian poetry, RJ Schwartz

The night ten thousand churches burned Darkness came and how the blood did run Confusion reigned while chaos stormed The

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Stewards of the Land – A Poem of Hope for Planet Earth

March 12, 2019 R J Schwartz 101 Views 2 Comments environmentalism, poetry, RJ Schwartz, save the planet, stewards of the land

Begat in the times of the great unknown; came a fertile and glorious planet Trees, flowers, foodstuffs, and animals were

Poetry Rhyming Verse

A Writer’s Journey – Heroes, Spies, and Writer’s Block

March 7, 2019 R J Schwartz 79 Views 2 Comments action hero, Author, RJ Schwartz, spy, writer's block

The final quote; a closing line Last chance to make it shine Bold beginning; full of zest A secret

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Inspirational Quotes

March 5, 2019 R J Schwartz 85 Views 2 Comments inspirational, inspiring quotes, positeer, positivity, RJ Schwartz

Inspirational quotes Just a collection of words on a page Ideas that were dreamed up by dreamers Thoughts written down

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Seeking Nothing; But Granted Everything

March 5, 2019 R J Schwartz 85 Views 2 Comments enlightenment, inspirational poetry, journey, RJ Schwartz, seeking

A life of simplicity; free from the chaos and noise No moving parts, circuit boards, or technology Just the soil,

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

My Empty Hand

March 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 84 Views 3 Comments inspirational poetry, My empty hand, poetry, RJ Schwartz

My empty hand Outstretched in your direction I’ve put aside my anger Shelved my discontent No longer interested in proving

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

What Would Happen…

March 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 66 Views 4 Comments inspirational poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz, what would happen

What would happen… If everyone stopped hating one another Regardless of the reason And finally embrace the fact That we

Free Verse Poetry

Freezing to Death – Alone and Afraid

February 25, 2019 R J Schwartz 105 Views 3 Comments alone and afraid, freezing, Freezing to death, RJ Schwartz

So cold; so painfully cold Freezing; alone and afraid Death waits patiently Whispering a haunting dirge Eyes heavy while ice

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Hotel Hell – Can I Please Check In?

February 18, 2019 R J Schwartz 149 Views 8 Comments dirty hotel room, hotel, hotel hell, travel

I don’t like the curtains And the temperature just isn’t right Noise from the hallways It’s tough sleeping at night

Free Verse Poetry

The Alleyway Stranger

February 17, 2019 R J Schwartz 100 Views 3 Comments dark alleyway, Suspense poetry

Darkness… Shadowy images An ever-shrinking corridor Walls of ancient brickwork Uncomfortable… In their stacked perfection Higher and longer Cold and

Poetry Political Poetry

Where’s the Guy? Momentum Growing at a Political Rally

February 12, 2019 R J Schwartz 119 Views 4 Comments electioneering, political poetry, rally, Trump, vote

The world is watching… Waiting and anticipating… Some wonder, waiting on the thunder Others stay calm in case it’s a

Free Verse Poetry

My Dreamcatcher is Nearing Full

February 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 162 Views 8 Comments dream catcher, dream poetry, Dreamcatcher, RJ Schwartz

Tonight’s the last night of dreaming For my dreamcatcher is nearing full I pondered this thought all day With one

Poetry Rhyming Verse

The Rule of Nature – Words To Live By

February 1, 2019 R J Schwartz 133 Views 3 Comments chemtrails, nature, poetry, pollution, RJ Schwartz, trees

Someone wise once said to me What knowledge do you have of trees? Can you tell me why the grass

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Step Aside You’re Blocking My Ride

January 30, 2019 R J Schwartz 92 Views 3 Comments cars, hot rod, Racing, RJ Schwartz

Excuse me dude, Not to be rude But I’m not too pleased with your position Step aside, You’re blocking my

Poetry Political Poetry

Ad Content Loading – Please Enjoy This Moment of Indoctrination

January 28, 2019 R J Schwartz 126 Views 4 Comments ad content, free stuff, indoctrination, RJ Schwartz, socialism, video content

Ad content loading Please enjoy this moment of indoctrination Sponsored By Big Pharma, Big Energy, and Big Government Enjoy the

Free Verse Humor Poetry

The Writer’s Nightmare on Elm Street

January 21, 2019 R J Schwartz 168 Views 5 Comments 100 best movie lines, horror movie lines, humor, Rosebud

Dammit Jim, I’m just a writer It’s been a funny sort of day, hasn’t it? You ain’t heard nothing yet,

Free Verse Poetry

Welcome Home From Mars – And I’m Still Not a Martian…

January 21, 2019 R J Schwartz 125 Views 3 Comments mars, Martian, poetry of space, RJ Schwartz

Terra Firma Oh how I’ve missed your trees Harsh winds and warm breezes alike Grasslands and mountaintops Farmlands and

Poetry Political Poetry

When The Shutdown Finally Ends

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 R J Schwartz 146 Views 6 Comments borders, political poetry, politics, RJ Schwartz, shutdown

When the shutdown finally ends Your government will make amends Issue checks for payments due And yes, illegals will get

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Dance Puppets, Dance – The Reality Of Our Celebrities

January 10, 2019 R J Schwartz 140 Views 5 Comments attention seeking, celebrities, poem, poetry, puppets, RJ Schwartz

Celebrity voices are nothing but noise Their acts are polished; delivered with poise Just cover your ears, avoid their ploys

Free Verse Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Today, Tomorrow, and Yesterday – Don’t Let Time Get Away

January 7, 2019 R J Schwartz 222 Views 6 Comments I love you, poem, poetry, RJ Schwartz, today

Today… Realizing yesterday’s tomorrow Seeing what could become Instead of looking back Tomorrow… And seeing the emptiness Of time given

Free Verse Poetry

Winter Storm – When The Day Gets A Little Warm

January 5, 2019 R J Schwartz 178 Views 7 Comments RJ Schwartz, weather poetry, winter poetry, winter rain, winter storm

Winter storm, when it gets too warm The relentless pitter patter of rain Slow and steady throughout the day Razor-sharpened

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Tribute To Tyler Trent – A New Year’s Inspiration

January 2, 2019 R J Schwartz 286 Views 6 Comments osteosarcoma, Purdue University, RJ Schwartz, superfan, Tyler Trent

Tyler Trent died from a rare form of bone cancer on New Year’s Day, 2019. He was 20 years young.

Creative Writing Short Story

New Year’s Curse – For Everyone Or No One At All

December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 R J Schwartz 254 Views 3 Comments Curse, fear, New Year's Curse, purgatory

“Twenty Minutes,” Cyrus announced to everyone and yet no one at all. He was eye-glued to the clock on the

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