Tag Archives: water

City Poem: Hero’s Gate

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Walled and beautiful This city born of heroic paths Surrounding the Flooding Falls That plunge beneath the surface Where no man can see Friendly people Safe among the guards Greeting all travels Never fearing the brewing threats Until the streets … Continue reading →

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City Poem: L’Dandrin River

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Weaving through Ralian From Gaia to Freedom Full of rapids Rocks And serenity Great ships float upon its form A river deep and long Few dangers thrive Upon its shores Few beasts can break the trees Yet a hero must … Continue reading →

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Deeper by Jane Thomson

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently finished reading Deeper by Jane Thomson.  This is the story of a mermaid (they’re called mers) that wants to be human, so it’s a retelling of ‘The Little Mermaid’.  That’s where the similarities end. There is an odd … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: illusions at the waterfall

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“She tricked me again,” Trinity growls as she drags herself out of the river. She looks up at the top of the thirty-foot waterfall with a cold, angry stare. Trinity is still amazed at the detail of the landscape illusion … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak: Power of the Gypsy

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“She tricked me again,” Trinity growls as she drags herself out of the river. She looks up at the top of the thirty-foot waterfall with a cold, angry stare. Trinity is still amazed at the detail of the landscape illusion … Continue reading →

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Short Comedy of Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, my wife and I took my son to a petting zoo yesterday.  This might sound like it was a celebration for him, but there are fewer things more entertaining than watching a cackling, wild-haired moppet try to find animals.  … Continue reading →

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