R J Schwartz, Author at The Creative Exiles

The Aftermath – When Every Question Goes Unanswered

May 20, 2019 R J Schwartz 72 Views 2 Comments aftermath, chaos, dystopian poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz

Stumbling through the broken glass What they call the “aftermath” Ears ringing, pulse screaming My eyes deceive; perhaps I’m dreaming

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

That Which Must Be Written

May 14, 2019 R J Schwartz 62 Views 4 Comments literacy, poetry, RJ Schwartz, written words

Through countless millennia Came the realization… Slowly at first But then gathering speed Until it could not be ignored Could

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Elemental Healing – Water Wellness

May 10, 2019 R J Schwartz 73 Views 4 Comments elements, healing, poetry, power of water

Healing… Blissfully washing away That which no longer serves us Burdens our soul Weighs down our hearts Clouds and confuses

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Dog Days, Painting, and Turpentine

May 1, 2019 R J Schwartz 72 Views 2 Comments american poetry, painting, procrastination, RJ Schwartz

Dog Days, Painting, and Turpentine Summer swelter with no sign of rain Unfortunately means it’s that time again Pushed it

Poetry Romantic Poetry

Beauty Does As Beauty Will

April 26, 2019 R J Schwartz 126 Views 2 Comments beauty, love poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz, romance, romantic poetry

…for my wife; a beauty of a thousand lifetimes Her sparkling eyes turned towards the sky Clouds and wind;

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Broken Glass

April 19, 2019 R J Schwartz 83 Views 2 Comments broken glass, City Life, RJ Schwartz, shattered lives

Shattered window; shattered lives Inner-city where life is gritty Heads kept down and eyes moving Dangerous bubble full of trouble

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

What of Balance?

April 8, 2019 R J Schwartz 88 Views 2 Comments balance, equlaity, poetry, up and down, yin and yang

What of balance? An even distribution of light and darkness Opposing forces with no obvious ruler White and black Up

Free Verse Poetry

Diving With My Dream – Surreal Memories Awakened

April 4, 2019 R J Schwartz 147 Views 5 Comments dream, lucid dreaming, RJ Schwartz, surreal poetry

Fingertips… Brushing the amber waters Amazed at the elasticity And yet intrigued… The taste is sweet Like ripe cherries plucked

Poetry Political Poetry

Whitewash of Justice

March 27, 2019 R J Schwartz 94 Views 4 Comments Chicago Police, hate crime, hoax, Jussie Smollett, justice, Whitewash of justice

Create a hoax to scare some folks Business as usual in the Windy City Stage a beating, complete with bleeding

Free Verse Poetry Political Poetry

The Night Ten Thousand Churches Burned

March 19, 2019 R J Schwartz 175 Views 4 Comments 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 190 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 140 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 173 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 153 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 161 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 124 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 215 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 204 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 150 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 154 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 208 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 191 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 142 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

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