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Poetry Day: Druid of the Orchid Patch

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is just a creative poem I came up with a long time ago.  There may have been an intention to create a story around this concept, but I don’t think it got very far.) Deep within the Umbral Woods … Continue reading →

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No Sales Sadness

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I usually only post poems on Thursdays, but that’s old stuff.  Had the urge to write something new and this popped into my head.) I see zero No change The bars stay gone Elusive To the point of legend Do … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Didn’t I Just Bathe You?

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one is about parenting.  Obviously.  Thankfully, my son was never this destructive in a short amount of time.  He was too meticulous and carefully in his messes.) It has only been ten minutes Since you were rinsed and scrubbed … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Devil’s Advocate

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Sometimes, I play devil’s advocate, but I try to do it with friendly debates.  Not when someone is talking about their dreams unless they ask me to do so.  The devil’s advocate role gets used by so many people to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Decanters of Eporwil

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a fun poem that I made for a future character.  I haven’t entirely figured out what to do with her, but a key point is that she is connected to these magical decanters.  These are artifacts from the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Day of Darkness

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(In Windemere, there is a day where it is eternal night.  For 24 hours, there is no sunlight and undead are stronger.  Those born on this day are thought to have a powerful destiny, which can be either good or … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Curse of the Bloodlines

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is heavily inspired by Luke Callindor’s storyline throughout Legends of Windemere.  First book is still free.) ***** Is it a blessing? To be born to fame? Descended From heroes And legends Of many bardic tales Holding the respect Of thousands … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Cry for Some Attention

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem deals with how the Internet works.  I wrote it when I noticed posting anything positive or a simple update got very little attention.  Once I ranted, I got a flood of comments by people either trying to cheer … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Creed of the Pessimist

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I tend to be a pessimist.  I keep trying to be an optimist, so I should get some credit for persistence then.  Yet, I always run into people who knock me back into old habits.  So, I wrote this poem … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Buried Alive

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(A small and creepy one.  Pretty self-explanatory.) I hear your steps above As they echo through the earth I refuse to yell or scream For fear of eating soil A taste I will not love Instead I kick and beat … Continue reading →

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