R J Schwartz, Author at The Creative Exiles

When the Night’s Weren’t So Cold

November 30, 2022 R J Schwartz 38 Views 1 Comment painful memories, poetry, poetry of longing, sad poetry, www.creativeexiles.com

Too many times, mostly when I’m watching Something reminds me of days long past Days when things had a different

Creative Writing Short Story

The Hit and the Hitman – A Covid Case

November 27, 2022 R J Schwartz 117 Views 3 Comments covid-19, crime story, fake test kit, hit woman, Hitman, story about a hitman

“Just remember Lou, if your guys misses, or he just happens to survive the hit, that’s it. The hit is

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Castaways, Alone in the Sky

November 22, 2022 R J Schwartz 115 Views 3 Comments castaways, castaways in space, dystopian poetry, end of the world, global warming, living in space

I’ve grown tired of this place Bored of this face The never changing scenery Noises from machinery Dirty walls, filthy

Creative Writing Short Story

The Caretaker and the Christian

November 9, 2022 R J Schwartz 161 Views 1 Comment Caretaker, Caretaker and the Christian, Christian, home care, Pagan short story, Ukko

Author’s Note Prior to reading, The Caretaker and the Christian, understand that it’s sort of an experimental method of writing,

Free Verse Poetry

Shopping With an Influencer

November 2, 2022 R J Schwartz 154 Views 1 Comment fake smile, influencer, modern poetry, poetic justice, shopping

Her beauty tiptoed in timidly but she let her arrogance stroll From a distance, she laughingly made preparations First, the

Free Verse Halloween

Forbidden Rites

October 31, 2022 R J Schwartz 258 Views 3 Comments forbidden rites, halloween poetry, scary poetry, www.creativeexiles.com

Blood magick… Candles burning Circle drawn Ancient symbols Dusk till dawn Forbidden rites An unholy night Near darkness A waxing

Halloween

The Crimson Tale of the Hatchet Man

October 27, 2022November 2, 2022 R J Schwartz 272 Views 3 Comments halloween poetry, poetry, rhyming poetry, Scary poems

The Crimson Tale of the Hatchet Man Through darkened woods, on a mountain top Sits a decrepit cabin among the

Halloween

The Darkened Woods

October 16, 2022 R J Schwartz 340 Views 3 Comments 2022 Halloween Poetry Contest, halloween poetry, scary poetry, the darkened woods

The Darkened Woods Night winds howl, a raven cries An inky blackness fills the skies With dark circles and sightless

Halloween

I’ve Tasted the Darkness

October 6, 2022 R J Schwartz 277 Views 3 Comments evil poetry, halloween poetry, horror, scary poetry

I’ve tasted the darkness Smelled the rising fear Pulled my body up next to it My dirty hands sliding and

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

My Heart Taking Charge – Redemption Day

September 10, 2022 R J Schwartz 246 Views 4 Comments my heart taking charge, Poetry of addiction, Poetry of redemption, R.J. Schwartz

Part III – My Heart Taking Charge – Redemption Day Arms outstretched I mumbled He stumbled And collapsed into me

Halloween

Halloween Poetry Contest – 2022

September 8, 2022 R J Schwartz 1054 Views 4 Comments 2022 Halloween Poetry Contest, creative exiles poetry, halloween poems, poetry about halloween

Halloween comes but once a year, but poetry lives on forever. The days are getting shorter and the nights are

Digital Drawing by Sebastian Jack Schwartz, 2022

Free Verse Poetry

On The Moon

September 4, 2022 R J Schwartz 292 Views 3 Comments nonsense poetry, on the moon, psychedelic poetry, www.creativeexiles.com

When I am on the moon, my brain game is roller coaster One minute I was building a three dimensional

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

The Betrayer Has Returned

August 21, 2022 R J Schwartz 334 Views 3 Comments betrayer, drug addiction, inspirational poetry, knife of betrayal

The Betrayer Has Returned Three A.M. Someone pounding on the door It takes a minute To gather my senses And

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

The Junkie and The Knife of Betrayal

August 21, 2022September 10, 2022 R J Schwartz 320 Views 4 Comments detox, drug addiction, knife of betrayal, true friends

The Junkie and The Knife of Betrayal I remember the day I’m still feeling the pain The endless stream of

Inspirational Poetry Poetry

The Illusion of Transparency

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 R J Schwartz 417 Views 7 Comments make the call, mental health awareness, R.J. Schwartz, the illusion of transparency

The Illusion of Transparency Do you believe That others can see Your state of mind As if magically divined Your

Free Verse Poetry

The Dirty Rain – An Epic of Catastrophe

August 7, 2022 R J Schwartz 271 Views 3 Comments apocalypse poetry, climate change, dirty rain, endless rain

It was a lonely Monday when the rain came No thunder, no lightning, no fanfare Clouds rolled in on whispers

Free Verse Poetry

The Masterful Weaving of the Universe

April 28, 2022 R J Schwartz 590 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 680 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 707 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 549 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 705 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 512 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 742 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

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