The City of Bor’daruk

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

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Upon the desert shore
Where ocean breeze meets heat
Sending sand along the street
Dunes forming in the corners
That go unnoticed
By the bustling crowds
Unburdened by their home

Stand upon the high towers
To watch the storms afar
Formless giants
Moving across the desert
Always threatening
To crash into the city walls
Yet no one fears their wrath

Contrary to the sight
Of smiling citizens and life
The desert is the harshest mistress
With creatures in the dunes
And hungry winds at every door
These people thrive
Against nature’s will

About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.

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5 Responses to The City of Bor’daruk

ioniamartin says:

November 14, 2013 at 9:55 pm

Great poem! I love the first few lines:)

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- Charles Yallowitz says:
  
  November 14, 2013 at 9:57 pm
  
  Definitely paints a great picture. I was trying to work in the idea that the city is in a desert, but also on the ocean coast.
  
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  - ioniamartin says:
    
    November 14, 2013 at 10:03 pm
    
    I like it. Warm and sandy.
    
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  - Charles Yallowitz says:
    
    November 14, 2013 at 10:05 pm
    
    With big scorpions out in the desert. 🙂
    
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