Tag Archives: hope

THE HOPETELLER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE FOR $1.25! Book Blurb: Humanity has been driven into the wilderness by the ‘Invaders’. They have been forced to live as colonies in the wilderness where survival is a daily struggle. Hope becomes harder and … Continue reading →

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Another Dark Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Did I rise too high Glowed too brightly Voicing the positive dreams While you focused on the horrors Preaching mediocrity Because my goals are beyond you Reminding me of failings As if they should shatter all I want As if … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Write Fantasy (A Pessimistic Approach?)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So you want to write fantasy.  Well, let me load you up on everything you need to get yourself started.  Have some elves, dragons, dwarves, gnomes, magic, warriors, spellcasters, medieval weaponry, orcs, trolls, griffins, political intrigue, religious intrigue, thieves, and … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Scavengers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

They smell it A time of weakness When I am not me Distracted and hurt The stress Has taken its toll I am weak I give them an opening An accident of thought They strike Decimating confidence Making my life … Continue reading →

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Feeling Helpless

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Like a screaming child I feel lost and scared As I hear your plight Too far to give a hand And barely lend an ear I can only sit and wait For flitting chances To be the friend you need … Continue reading →

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On This Day I State My Goals & Bitch About Wattpad

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s that time to state my weekly goals.  Last week didn’t work out too well.  Disease kept me out of exercising a lot because it’s hard to bike with a gasping wheeze.  Sick child and errands dropped me to 2 … Continue reading →

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Clarity from Patton Oswalt

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Truthfully, I never know what to say or do when stuff like this happens.  I’ve already had discussions on if this will lead to war, what should be done to those responsible, and various other unsavory conversations born of rage … Continue reading →

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Prophet of the Rainbow Unicorns

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

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 their path None stop to … Continue reading →

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The Battered Marionette

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Multiple puppetmasters Each yanking on a string Ignoring the yelling From the bleeding puppet One says up One says down Another tries for round and round The puppet cries For release and hope Smacked on the floor To silence his … Continue reading →

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Addition to the Postpartum ‘Article’

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I wasn’t able to add this to the Postpartum Depression post because my wife wasn’t around to ask for permission.  The topic was chosen because it is something that my wife and I had gone through soon after our son … Continue reading →

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