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Poetry Day: Atrophied Imagination

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Ouch.  This one hits pretty hard on the nose.  Apparently, I wrote this in 2011.) Do you remember your power? The childhood ability To dream of the impossible And bring it to life Friends with no substance Explanations beyond science … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Ash Man

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Better believe this is about more than a man made of ashes.  Pretty obvious too.) Pieces floating off With every gentle breeze Disappearing in the dark A gradual erosion Of a body made from ash Crinkling with every step Causing … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Around and Round the Medicine Bush

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was heavily inspired by one of my favorite books growing up.  Dr. Seuss’s ‘You’re Only Old Once’ had a part called the Pill Drill.  I loved it as a kid even though I didn’t know what it meant.  It … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Apprentices

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is self-explanatory.  Apprentices are used a lot in fantasy stories.  I don’t know exactly what prompted the poem, but here we are.) Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Amalgam

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Was I trying to do horror?  Was I trying to be symbolic?  Think it was both.  Took me a few read throughs to figure it out.  The key was ‘thirty’, which was how many story ideas I had at the … Continue reading →

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The Fangblade

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Anarchy introduces a weapon that will play a role in at least one other series.  I was going to do a big explanation, but it’s more fun to discover information about ‘The Fangblade’ in the story.  So, … Continue reading →

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Dwindling Time

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Every second counts Ticking by Building into minutes Hours And grander spans We try to ignore Many succeed Others succumb To the curse of being human Aware of mortality Fearing death We cannot regain The seconds lost Or add more … Continue reading →

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Those Tempting Distractions

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A twinkle to the side Drawing your attention Away from progress But It’s so enticing Like the noises That one needs to explore Scents Calling you to wander Flickering thoughts And expected errands Distractions Born from the ether To hamper … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Savagery #fantasy #vampires

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Two lands of fangs Warring And never gaining ground Both Will be shoved To the edge of oblivion Once man And now monster This beast seeks blood Seasoned with agony Bodies fill his vision Headless and cold Brining a smile … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Ravenous #fantasy #vampire

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Do you hear the whispers? The Pleasure Shadow beckons Its mistress Licks her lips At the aroma of guests Knowing they bring money Excitement And power She thrives in the umbra Famous in the right circles Until today When the … Continue reading →

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