Challenge Name: A Change From Gray
Challenge Description: This is all about writing. REALLY writing. Writing from your heart, and not trying to be like somebody else. When you're doing this challenge, I want you to remember to let your own voice show in what you write.
The main theme for the challenge is change. Not only from the cliched stuff that you regularly seen in the fandom, but I really want you to focus on a moment of change in one of the character's lives. It can be Amy, Natalie, Jonah, or even one of the past characters- Like Gideon Cahill. ANYONE that's been mentioned in the series. Be creative, and maybe write for someone new! It's a change, isn't it? ;) Write about a change in their life, whether for better or for worse. It doesn't have to be a huge change. It can be small. An everyday thing. Whatever you think meets the challenge best, do it. However, there are a few changes that I will not allow:
- Irina's son dying
- The clue hunt starting
- The clue hunt ending
Those are the only things that I really don't want to see, mainly because I think they'd be extremely over-used and cliched in the blink of an eye. I was tempted to put Grace's death on that list as well, but for some reason, I didn't. I just hope THAT idea doesn't become cliched in the blink of an eye...
Challenge Criteria: This must be a poem. I don't really care what kind of poetry it is. If you've seen Joelle8's free verses, and you want to do something similar, go for it! If you want the whole "Roses are red, violets are blue" thing, do it. Poems aren't very common in the 39 Clues archive- It's a bit of a change. (See where I'm going with this? ;) ) ANY STYLE OF POETRY IS WELCOME. However, I will not allow swear words. I'm sorry if you really want to do this but hate poems, but it's gotta' be one for this challenge. It's a change for most people, and therefore, a challenge. (This IS a challenge, after all.) Be creative with your writing.
And just to shake things up a bit- The word 'change' may NOT be used in the title. Or in the summary.
No word length is required. One of the genres must be poetry, obviously. The other one is up to you, depending on what sort of change you want to write about. All pairings (if you choose to use any) are accepted. But please, refrain from any slash, or anything disgusting, like Dan/Natalie.
Challenge Entry Due Date: There's no deadline for now. I don't really want one. I'm terrible with those things, anyways... Such a procrastinator, that I am.
It was his first
Mistake
To catch her eye.
She just looked
So broken
In pieces
Hurt.
He saw the first tear leak down her cheek
And for the first time
He felt a flicker
Of doubt.
Or maybe
His first mistake
Had been to try this in the first place
To make her fall in love with him
And then to betray her.
Because now
Whenever he looked at her
Or thought of her
He felt something, deep inside his chest
Something that felt so right
And yet his mother said it was wrong to love.
But still he felt
And loved her
And he could not change that.
But he could see that in her eyes
He was evil
And horrible.
So he could do nothing to change that.
So he lied
And cheated
And betrayed
And tried to kill her
Again
And
again
And
again.
But Natalie changed everything.
She told him
About the Caribbean
And how good it felt
To cry, and let it all out.
And how it felt
To have them believe you,
Even a little bit.
So he thought that
Maybe he
Could apologize.
And maybe he
Could make amends,
And maybe,
Just maybe,
He hadn't made a mistake in falling in love with Amy.
I hope that this isn't too cliché. I mean, it's not told from Ian's POV a lot, is it?
Muse, hope you like it! (you'll probably still flame me, though XD)
All reviews are welcome, even flames!