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The Knight of Draykcab (Sestina Style Poem)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Knuckles white as he grips his sword A layer of rust left by time The young knight takes a step Upon the warrior path Alone within the forest To stand against the shadows No protection from the shadows He depends … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Fleeting Thoughts

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

 You appeared at night The final moments before sleep Too late to write you down Yet I am confident That you will see the sun Except that you are gone A sense of loss Tickling at my brain Phantoms of an … Continue reading →

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Purveyor of Escapism

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A salesman of dreams That can be shared By infinite minds As long as they wish to open A merchant of illusion Stirring emotions With carefully crafted words That leap upon the page A peddler of tales From worlds beyond … Continue reading →

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Orbs of Mind and Color

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I noticed that I focus a lot on eyes in my stories.  The color, where they’re looking, and what a character sees.  Might stem from me being a very visual learner. Vivid blues to tempt our heart Deepest browns to … Continue reading →

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Adrift

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Tether has been cut Not by my own hand I drift away From the world below Passing into shadows Bumped and buffered Shoved in directions I wish not to follow Forced to go limp Or break I know not what … 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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Ode to the Music Man

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This poem has a small backstory.  Wrote it years ago after someone I knew had passed away at a young age.  He was a talented musician and this poem came to me soon after I saw the news on FB. … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Crawlers

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

In search of fame and fortune They delve into the darkest holes Magic torchlight licking skulls Of those that failed to live Dust and dirt stuck to the floor Held fast by long-dried blood Creatures scurry within the gloom Harmless … Continue reading →

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Tis the Day of Fools

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

 Tis the Day of Pranks Where nothing is what it seems Or everything is true Paranoia settles in With no escape until the dawn Traps are lurking Yet maybe they are not Is that friend genuine Or coaxing you into their … Continue reading →

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Fragile Muse

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Our spirit of inspiration Gentle pixie on our shoulder With her ink-stained wings And body cloaked in paint Flitting on the edge of thought Heard just enough to guide our dreams Her power is at our cores Dwelling in our … Continue reading →

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