R J Schwartz, Author at The Creative Exiles

The Masterful Weaving of the Universe

April 28, 2022 R J Schwartz 338 Views 3 Comments outer space, RJ Schwartz, universe, weaving of the universe

The masterful weaving of the threads of the universe Lines of color, energy, and a combination of elements Chemicals and

Poetry

Another Drink – My Glass is Empty

April 2, 2022 R J Schwartz 430 Views 3 Comments alcoholism, drinking demons, poetry, RJ Schwartz

My Glass is Empty In trying to stretch the limits of my mind in my quest of creation, I stumbled

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Interpretation of Dreams

March 27, 2022 R J Schwartz 434 Views 3 Comments dream poetry, Dreaming, Interpretation of Dreams, what do dreams mean

Interpretation of Dreams I dreamt of… So many times, I’ve heard these words Random thoughts or serious meaning Some say

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Tax Time

March 23, 2022 R J Schwartz 324 Views 2 Comments poems, poetry everyone can relate to, tax time, taxation poem

It’s coming… Tax time Absolutely maddening Can’t be stopped from happening The ticking clock and passing days We’re all rats

Inspirational Poetry Political Poetry

Conditioning

March 17, 2022 R J Schwartz 392 Views 3 Comments conditioning, controlling people, government lies, lies to control

Conditioning … False reinforcement Do this and get that Even if that isn’t what you need It’s for your safety…

How Do I ?

For Kids: How To Write a Story in 10 Easy Steps

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 R J Schwartz 308 Views 4 Comments 10 steps to writing a story, How To Write a Story in 10 Easy Steps, Story writing help for kids, Writing stories

If you are a young person, it’s sometime tough to do a writing project. Especially if you have to write

Humor Poetry

On the Commode in Texting Mode – A Funny Poem

March 11, 2022 R J Schwartz 410 Views 8 Comments Humorous poetry, on the commode texting, phone in the bathroom, toilet texting

You’re On the Commode in Texting Mode… You’ve already started laughing… Lucky for you I’m not photographing… This tale begins

Free Verse Poetry

I Can’t See Any Light

March 8, 2022 R J Schwartz 327 Views 2 Comments darkest days, house of cards, I can't see any light, some days are darker than others

Some days are darker than others Some are just pure darkness I can’t see any light Can’t seem to find

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Self-Reflection, Shattering the Myth of Your Own Reality

March 3, 2022 R J Schwartz 446 Views 1 Comment inspirational poetry, self awareness, self-reflection, shadow work

Eyes wide open in a candid moment Opening the doorway, ever so slightly Peering into the enormous expanse It’s filled

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Smiling is Contagious

February 27, 2022 R J Schwartz 520 Views 2 Comments bring your own sunshine, smiling, smiling is contagious, smiling while walking

Traffic jams and busy sidewalks Crowded hallways, the lines start forming Coffee shops and sidewalk vendors Every minute more and

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

The Waiting Game – The Final Moments of a Dying Man

February 25, 2022 R J Schwartz 342 Views 2 Comments last thoughts of a dying man, R.J. Schwartz, Stairway to heaven, the waiting game

Tick, tick, tick… Seconds lasting an eternity Every breath lasts forever plus an hour My eyes feel weary but I

Poetry Political Poetry

The Drums of War

February 24, 2022 R J Schwartz 389 Views 1 Comment drums of war, Putin invades, Russia invades Ukraine, war in Ukraine

Once a whisper, now a pounding Again, the drums of war are sounding Troops are marching, charging, forging ahead In

Poetry Political Poetry

Stuck Between a Rock and Another Rock – The Walls Closing In

February 23, 2022 R J Schwartz 632 Views 3 Comments Divisionary politics, stop the tyranny, Time marches on, walls closing in

Stuck Between a Rock and Another Rock – The Walls Closing In Do you feel the walls closing in? You

Poetry Romantic Poetry

Surrenders

January 31, 2022 R J Schwartz 466 Views 5 Comments love poem, romantic poetry, sexy poetry, Valentine's Day

The darkness once again surrenders to the day The silky glow of the moon softly retreating Gently bowing towards the

Poetry

The Red Pyramid, A Journey Down Below

January 30, 2022 R J Schwartz 321 Views 2 Comments Egyptian Poetry, going down, pyramid magic, Red Pyramid

The wide expanse Surrounding desert The Red Pyramid rises Narrows And but a small part Opens From up to down

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

My Words Whisper to the Future

January 28, 2022 R J Schwartz 353 Views 4 Comments dystopian poetry, poetry, RJ Schwartz, words whisper

My words whisper to the future When ink on paper Ceases to be just writing; Letters and phrases Careful punctuation

Books

The Lover’s Thread – Poetry of Love and Romance

December 30, 2021 R J Schwartz 383 Views 2 Comments love poetry, RJ Schwartz, romantic poetry, The Lover's Thread

The Lover’s Thread, Poetry of Love and Romance presents the reader with an anthology of romantic poems written over a

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

Sight Fail Me Not

November 29, 2021 R J Schwartz 599 Views 4 Comments inspirational poetry, RJ Schwartz, Sight Fail me Not, www.creativeexiles.com

Sight, fail me not, for my eyes have scanned the uppermost region of the atmosphere Rich golden rays on threaded

Political Poetry

Truth for Sale

November 9, 2021 R J Schwartz 664 Views 4 Comments political doublespeak, political poetry, truth for sale, www.creativeexiles.com

Damn if I haven’t had enough of this same old argument Left wing, right wing, but from the same old

Free Verse Poetry

What is Creativity?

November 7, 2021 R J Schwartz 375 Views 2 Comments Colorful poetry, creativity, poetry, RJ Schwartz

I’m brainstorming, so don’t expect anything That you are used to seeing Everything has been tussled and trundled Not going

Free Verse Romantic Poetry

A Love Like No Other

October 5, 2021 R J Schwartz 853 Views 2 Comments love poems, poetry about growing older, romantic poetry, www.creativeexiles.com

A Love Like No Other Moments come and quickly pass Thoughts seem to go the same way Memories fade like

Halloween Rhyming Verse

Halloween Decorations

October 1, 2021 R J Schwartz 671 Views 3 Comments decorations, halloween, halloween poetry, www.creativeexiles.com

The time has come, the time is here After waiting and waiting lasting nearly a year Pumpkins, bats, and a

Inspirational Poetry

Get Lost in Your Own Reflection

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 R J Schwartz 609 Views 2 Comments getting lost, inspirational poetry, reflection, reflective poetry

Get Lost in Your Own Reflection Seek the mirror that hangs in the hall Focus on the center and forget

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