Tag Archives: darkness

The Olm a.k.a. The Human Fish

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

These sensitive creatures live in caves and can be found in Central and Southeastern Europe. They are a type of salamander, which lives in total darkness.  They are listed as vulnerable due to habitat destruction.  Water pollution and the terrain … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Comes to An End

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

For those of us unfortunate enough to live under the rule of Daylight Savings Time, we end up turning our clocks back an hour.  Supposed to save money, help farmers, reduce accidents, or some reason that seems to change every … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Shadows

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Fits the creepy vibe of the Halloween month.  It also comes off rather sad.) We follow you everywhere And rarely are acknowledged We are by your side Or watching your back Or leading you in silence Yet we are an … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to a Hero Coming from a Villain Family

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It might seem easy to have a hero come from a villainous family.  Yet, you might want to put some nuance in there to really make an impact.  What are some things to consider with this background? If you want … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Prophet of the Rainbow Unicorns

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun poem involving unicorns?) He stands upon his wooden crate An island within a human sea A scrawny form in mottled hair Wearing rags of every color   Only few give him a sideways glance As they trudge along … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Mind Crumble

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Spiraling into darkness and insanity.  Yeah . . . I don’t know how many of these poems I have, but it’s certainly a common theme.  That being said, it would be terrifying to be trapped in your own mind and … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Do We Miss the Point?

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I wrote this one way back in 2013.  Kind of messed up that I can’t remember the incident that triggered the poem, but I can connect it to so many since that day.  I still ask this same question at … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Bedroom Shadows

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(As a kid, I always though the shadows in my room were other things.  This probably lasted until I was around 13.  Mostly because I eventually hit a point where it was just fun to let my mind wander and … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: A Sense of Something Wrong

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Still wonder this at times.) Is darkness spreading as I age Or have I finally paid it heed? Greed devours many souls And dances with pride before our eyes Children slaughtered every week By strangers and protectors Hate is spewed … Continue reading →

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Curses! Not the Censored Kind

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t think I’ve touched on this topic outside of a casual mention, so I’m going to attempt to go below the surface.  Curses show up in a lot of genres even when magic isn’t a main component.  Some are … Continue reading →

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