Call me rocket man
Searching remote galaxies
A supernova
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~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~
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The SciFaiku was introduced to me by Jen over at blogitorloseit.com. Check out her blog it is fantastic and I find that I learn something new there almost every day. Enjoy.
All I need I have
Any more would be selfish
~ Heartfelt gratitude ~
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
My past calls my name
Like an enemy taunting
Craving reaction
But the words fade to silence
On the reinvented me
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
So much tragedy in words withheld
Than to words we are beholden.
Silence cuts deeper than forest trees felled
To those held more precious and golden.
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We wait for tomorrow as if plenty of time
Assuming the other must know.
What lies in our hearts, our feelings sublime
Saying one day that surely we’ll show.
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Until such a time that love grows apart
Blinded by such a surprise.
Mending of passion, where do we start
With tears welling up in our eyes.
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Speak your true mind and follow hearts lead,
Ne’er to be lead astray if it’s guidance you heed.
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Book Blurb:
The epic adventures of Luke Callindor and Nyx continue after their journey down the L’Dandrin River in Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.
Reeling from his failures in their previous adventure, Luke leads his surviving friends to his hometown. With his mind frayed and his confidence fractured, Luke must face the family and fiancée he left behind. It is a brief homecoming when the vampire Kalam attacks the village, forcing Luke and Nyx to break into his lair for the key to resurrecting a fallen warrior. It is a quest that will force both young heroes to reach new heights of strength and power that they never knew they had.
Can Luke and Nyx escape the lair of Kalam? And, what role will the orphaned gypsy Sari play in their looming destiny?
Wondering what you’re in for? Check out the praise earned by the first two installments of this high fantasy series.
Review Excerpts for Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero:
“I greatly enjoyed the vivid characters, the gripping plot, and the refreshingly unique writing style (present tense). ” – kdillmanjones
“This is a sophisticated and delightful read. I recommend this book to lovers of Fantasy or to General Fiction readers. The story is compelling enough to entertain a wide audience.” – John Howell
“One of the things that won me over was the bouts of humor. Especially in the beginning. “This is not possible! I am a Paladin!” I thought I was going to die with delight.” – C.N. Faust
Review Excerpts for Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower:
“Something I find unique about this fantasy novel that I don’t often find in others, is that the hero, Luke Callindor is rather of the unlucky variety. He does not get everything he asks for, he stumbles, falls, gets knocked down (literally)and taught lessons as he goes. This is helping him to grow into the hero that was promised in the first book.” – Ionia Martin
“Nyx is such a strong personality. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and more of the other characters, new and already known, with the rich tapestry of Windemere unfolding in between intense actions scenes and moments of kindness and budding friendships.” – Danielle Taylor
“Almost like the Harry Potter series. The books start out so young and innocent, but by the last book – watch out!” — Momto4Booklover
Author Biography:
Charles Yallowitz was born and raised on Long Island, NY, but he has spent most of his life wandering his own imagination in a blissful haze. Occasionally, he would return from this world for the necessities such as food, showers, and Saturday morning cartoons. One day he returned from his imagination and decided he would share his stories with the world. After his wife decided that she was tired of hearing the same stories repeatedly, she convinced him that it would make more sense to follow his dream of being a fantasy author. So, locked within the house under orders to shut up and get to work, Charles brings you Legends of Windemere. He looks forward to sharing all of his stories with you and his wife is happy he finally has someone else to play with.
Contact:
Blog- www.legendsofwindemere.com
Twitter- @cyallowitz
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CharlesYallowitz
Another big event to celebrate the debut of Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies is that I’m holding a Goodreads Giveaway! The prize is a paperback copy of ALL THREE LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE NOVELS. Winners will be picked at the end of December, so go HERE to enter the contest.
Tears–warm on your cheek
Leave a stinging stream of pain
~ Caused by my failures ~
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Chips Under the Lamp by Malcolm Teasdale – Monday’s Masterpiece 2 December Prompt – Jem Farmer The Boi Poet
Huddled masses dirty and cold
Tossed in darkness to the foul smelling street.
Has nothing changed since the days of old;
The scuffing and shuffling of leather-worn feet.
Scarcely enough light from streetlamps glow,
They’re hungry with nothing to eat.
The single flame does not any safety show
Any end to this parade they repeat.
Fear thee not for thy faithful friend
Stands by with nary a cry.
His loyalty true never waivers or bends
With allegiance ‘til the day that he dies.
Regardless how hard the hearts turn of man
Take comfort that rewards surely await,
For its all just a part of creations masterplan
And the key through the Pearly Gates.
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
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Monday’s Masterpiece 2 December Prompt – Jem Farmer The Boi Poet
Winters chill fast approaching,
Trees barren of supple leaves
Stand cold and hard–unfeeling.
Still my heart beats–
Pulsing warm and full of life;
Though invisible to the naked eye
Like the tree…I live,
Waiting to usher forth that which I hold close.
My passions roil inside begging release,
But this runs contrary to my grain.
Struggling as that of the springtime bud
To escape from their dormancy.
Perhaps this cocoon is of my own making,
Protecting me from imagined fears.
I push…push with all my might
Against my ivy covered shell
Long shuttered to keep the frost at bay;
Exposure to the cold starkness of life too much to bear.
This is not what it is to live
Instead it is simply existing,
Void of true joy, void of heartfelt bliss
I will hibernate no longer.
This will be my spring, my season of renewal,
Buds of my inner self will burst forth
Freeing me of my self-imposed bondage,
Allowing me to thrive
In the sunlight of the everlasting day.
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
With passing of thanks
My spirit has been renewed
Like I’ve been reborn
Along with the coming year
Each one gives me greater hope
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
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