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go easy on me, please...

Postby ShiroiHikari » Sat Jan 15, 2005 6:48 pm

I haven't posted any writing publicly in quite a long time...so go easy on me. this particular excerpt should stand well enough on its own, but if you have any questions about characters, etc, just ask.

*huff* well, here we go. O_o *hides*
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Postby Bunny » Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:24 pm

Aw! That's really cute and very well written! ^^ Poor, Adrian. I've been there, lol.
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:32 pm

thanks ^_^;;;
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Postby Aka-chan » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:46 pm

Uwaa, it's adorable! I love the extensive details at the beginning; it perfectly portrayed the sense of dread and stalling that I know far too well. XD I'm glad it had a happy ending. *special glomps for Adrian*
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Postby inkhana » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:28 pm

Well, I already said this to you on IM, but just for good measure...XD

Poor little Adrian...he's so cute...:3 I like this piece. *gives Adrian a box of twinkies*


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Postby ShiroiHikari » Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:07 pm

kekeke...thanks girls n_n/)

<.< >.> *steals the Twinkies for herself and runs off with them* nyahahaha
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:21 pm

I printed it out to read at my leisure - its half-time on the Colts/Patriots game XD - and will get back with you on comments. I know it will be a pleasure to read because I've read your writing before and know you write very well. ^_______^

[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE


You see into the deepest part of me ---

beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


~by D.M.~

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Postby Magekind » Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:28 pm

Okay, pretty good. I'm not much for romance-stuff, but it was interesting.
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Postby Kaori » Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:23 pm

It was very...cute. You said this is an excerpt; does that mean that at some point in the future we will be graced with the rest of the story from which it came?
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:57 am

perhaps at some point. right now the story as a whole is pretty incomplete; as far as planning, it's finished, but actually -writing- everything is what's taking so long.

to be honest, I suffer without criticism. but I'm often too afraid to show my writing to people. that's fun, isn't it?
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:45 am

well, I wrote the continuation of this scene. if anyone wants to see it, PM me and I'll send it to you. or if enough people want to see it, I might post it here.
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:01 pm

sorry to double post, but I'm gonna go ahead and attach that file.
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:21 pm

Okay, I read the first part and this most recent section with the dinner scene. I think you do great with description. You have great build up. You totally drew me into Adrian, Julian and Marianne's personality.

May I ask, who is Marianne? Is she his mom? Should he call her mom? Should you refer to her as mom? I just found that a little different.

I also think you should try writing romance novels. I think you have that down. XD In fact, its a bit too heavy on the romantic language - might want to tone it down.

Anyways, you are an excellent writer - in a technical sense. There are some sentences I might have re-structured; but overall, very good. ^_____^ I thought it was very, very good. ~_^

[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE


You see into the deepest part of me ---

beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


~by D.M.~

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Postby ShiroiHikari » Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:07 pm

Marianne is just a guardian, not legally his mom. it's kinda complicated.

well, I think I'm bad at this romantic stuff -__-

anyway, I'm glad you liked it.
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