Tag Archives: writing

Lurking in the Shadows

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know you’re there Watching and lurking Preparing to be offended By what I have to say I would be lying If I said I was comfortable Knowing my actions Are monitored like a child To be acted upon When … Continue reading →

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So Ends Today

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Longest day Starting with a walk Across the town To make myself more man Than a rabid werewolf Driving to a family gathering Beyond the holy wifi Today is an epic blur Leaving me exhausted While the toddler roars and … Continue reading →

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WIP: Keys of Eden

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

The picture isn’t going to help my case here, but this is where the idea came from.  I was working at Baskin Robbins and bought a Pokemon book because kids were asking for cakes or sundaes with more unique Pokemon … Continue reading →

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The Broken Lovers

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Enemies in literature can come from anywhere.  Childhood rivals, slighted strangers, or simple ‘Me bad guy, you good guy’ syndrome.  There is one that isn’t used too often and I couldn’t even find an example.  Sleep deprivation might be an … Continue reading →

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Labor Day’s Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Labor Day- My time has come! Memorial Day- Congrats, but what are you about? Labor Day- I . . . I don’t know any more. Halloween- She’s the sign that summer is ending, school is starting, and some people can … Continue reading →

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The Big Man

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Immense in stature Powerful and imposing Yet gentle of heart Kind of word Loyal to friends While vicious to his foes It pays to befriend a Big Man Because you never know If their heart is huge

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Silence, The Artist’s Best Friend?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

As artists, I think we can all agree that silence can be a blessing.  Though, I’ve noticed that it depends on the person.  Some people need utter silence and solitude to get any work done.  Other people need some type … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 5-8

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Body of the Game Remember cartridge Who evolved into a disk Homes of hidden worlds * Red, White, and Yellow The three-pronged lifeline A snake that brings sound and sight Curled behind the tube * You Tell Us How to … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Childhood Friends (Unedited from Family of the Tri-Rune)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sari’s emerald eyes flutter open as pinpricks of sunlight appear on her face. She pushes a few locks of her dark blue hair out of her mouth while snuggling closer to the warm, slender body next to her. Her smooth … Continue reading →

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Woman of Windemere: Nyx Poems

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Nyx I am magic Born to cast and fight It is my destiny To face the darkness A warrior of the gods Should I know anything else? Fire in my hands Before I could take step Taking to … Continue reading →

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