Reflection on Longer work.

I took a break from my novella, Grey, for the beginning of the 4th quarter. I wanted to switch gears and write a shorter story so I wouldn't get stuck while writing my novella. It has been difficult writing Grey because I have so many ideas of possible things I would like to write about, but with Grey it is the same routine and story line every day. Writing shorter pieces is easier for me, even though I enjoy all kinds of creative writing. Next, I plan on finishing up my shorter pieces within the next 2 weeks or so after spring break, and then I will return to Grey. I hope to complete 3-5 chapters of Grey by the end of my sophomore year.

Forever

Forever

I could not live knowing you weren't mine,

My heart ached, and I felt empty.

So much passion and love, I wanted our hearts to forever be aligned.

Loosing you would be deadly.

The first person I ever loved,

I was utterly obsessed with your smile,

You're touch, you're voice, you're laugh, you're scent,

I wanted you to stay for a while.

My other half, my one and only,

I promised to never stop fighting for you

Because a world without my soulmate, would be so dull, so lonely.

I only hope you feel this way too.

No ice could freeze your warm, loving presence,
No fire could burn our love to ashes.
Your endless array of joy and affection convinced me you were sent from the heavens.

My love for you could never fade,
Your kind soul was the best thing that ever happened to me.
To face your absence was like a sharp blade, piercing my fragile heart.
So, please, do not leave, don't let my heart wash away in the dark, vast sea,
Feeling your love is the only way to maintain my sanity.

Quarter 3 Reflection

This quarter was very productive for me. I completed a full outline and almost completed 2 full chapters of my Novella, Grey. Every day I worked on editing my previous writing and revising Grey until I found it to be perfect. So, that is why I didn't get many chapters done. I had to keep revisiting my work and deciding what would make it sound best and effect people most, so every word really meant something. Out of the writing I have done regarding Grey in this quarter, I am most proud of the fact that I completed a full chapter of my short novel. Chapter 3, Titled "Matt", is about Ella Grey's boyfriend and how her death has affected him. Ella shares her feelings from beneath her grave, and her point of view is enticingly disturbing and unlike any other book I have read. I have a goos mindset about this novella, and I believe it will be completed by the end of 4th quarter and ready to share with the class and fellow students who are interested in viewing my literary work.