Category Archives: Poems

The Grand Finale

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

A long road has been written Through typos and twists You have seen it to the end Fingers worn and callused Pencils down to nubs The corpses of pens fill a drawer A cemetery you refuse to toss Keys on … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 3: Vs Self and Vs Supernatural

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Last set of Conflict poems.  Enjoy! Person Vs. Self A struggle within the flesh Deeper than the bones Pulsing along the veins Neurons And the soul The problem is not a ‘them’ It is a ‘me’ The hero is the … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 2: Vs Nature and Vs Technology

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s set 2 of the ‘Conflict’ poems.  Hope people are enjoying these.  They’re not as easy to do as I expected. Person Vs. Nature Hurricanes shredding towns Earthquakes and tidal waves Decimating landscapes Alien worlds That greet earthlings with violent … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 1: Vs Person and Vs Society

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about the various types of conflict in fiction.  I was ready to go and put my thoughts down for all of these.  Even did some research and came to a conclusion that stomped on my brakes.  … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Spymaster

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Lurking and listening A shadow within the darkness Or a smiling face Sitting across the table Masters of secrets Both their own and others Essential to a cause And those who rule Some are loyal While others have no heart … Continue reading →

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#Birthday Time! War of Nytefall: Rivalry is on Amazon! #vampires #fantasy

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Normally, I do a Teaser Tuesday to promote the newest book, War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  Yet, it’s also my birthday and there’s no excerpt that I can pick to connect the two.  That leaves me wondering what I should do since … Continue reading →

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Partners in Crime and Fate

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Hearts once cold Beat anew With hunger and passion For a world That once was a shadow * Meals regain taste Warmth of sun on the skin No longer cold The pair indulge in sensations That once were memories * … Continue reading →

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The Vampire Queen

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

In the shadows deep Beyond the sight And touch Of those who dwell within A ghostly whisper Carried on the faintest wind The rumor of her Fades from the mind As if one never heard it said Only those chosen … Continue reading →

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A Web of Tales

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Hints and clues Scattered about the pages To create a network That spans the void Connecting heroes Who may never cross paths Weaving a tapestry Of the finest mental silk The author can muster * Must one read all? To … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Collecting Hero

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

A quest from long ago Search the world To find the weapons That will save the day And bring peace to all * Never that simple With pieces lost And monsters on the path Strength is gained From such a … Continue reading →

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