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Poetry Day: From On High

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I really don’t know what triggered this one.  Clearly, I was angry at someone who had power and influence.) Edicts and procedures Hurled from the mountaintop Forcing the drones to moan Adding complications To a convoluted system Steps of unimportance … Continue reading →

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Do Rulers in Fantasy Need to be Evil or Inept?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not sure where this idea came from, but I’ve seen a lot of people run with it and claim that it’s how the genre works.  You have a ruler, but he/she/it is either a villain or so inept that … Continue reading →

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The Desire to Rule

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We strive to take control Some wishing to be elite Standing above the rabble Kings and Queens That may even wear a crown Yet others are not as lofty They wish to rule themselves Take control of life Just a … Continue reading →

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