Sunday, August 28, 2011

Desire for Dichromaticism

Hello all,

Well I have a new project on my plate...I am developing my own novel :) It's been something on my mind a lot lately and I've already started creating novetry for it. The novetry will be incorporated into the story at appropriate points in the narrative (reflecting the protagonist's thoughts and emotions as if she wrote the poetry herself as a means of cathartic release).

The working title is "Shades of Gray." It is about a girl in her senior year of college who has just experienced the most eye-opening and difficult year of her young life. She comes to learn about the complexities of love...love that defines friendship, family, and romance. She is forced to deal with a friend dating someone who use to be very special to her, the truth of her parent's relationship thrown into the light and it's potentially dividing consequences, and lastly falling in love with a guy who is so wrong for her and ultimately tests who she is as a person. She grows in the understanding that things are never black and white, right and wrong, yes or no. They are always many, many shades of gray.

Here is a novetry excerpt that reflects the basic premise of the story and the working title itself. It's called "Desire for Dichromaticism"


Life isn’t black and white
It’s colored in different shades of gray
We may try to convince ourselves
Into believing it is simple

But it is just a naïve desire
For the easy way out
Avoiding pain and doubt
Relieving responsibility

I dream of a utopian parallel
One-dimensional and clear
Analysis not needed to dispel the fear
Choices obvious and views omniscient

Complexity stains the hopes of perfection

As children, we perceive a dichromatic world
With no awareness of varying semblance
But with growth and maturity
We realize the truth of reality

Thoughts, emotions, life and love
Complicated multifaceted entities
Making us vulnerable
Defining our humanity



Thanks for reading!! More to come...In addition to brainstorming and outlining, I've started on the Prelude/Chapter 1 this weekend :)


xoxo Krista






Monday, August 15, 2011

"A Black Hole"


Let us compare it to a black hole
A phenomenon to be appreciated

An awareness of the effect has taken place
(I’ve fallen past his event horizon
To the point of no return)
I feel the gravitational pull
One that is too strong to resist

I shamelessly (hopelessly) give in
And orient myself in his direction
Pure magnetism

His presence enhances the longing in absence
My heart strains to be near his own
Reeling in a mysterious sense of connection
Curiosity swells as my thirsty heart takes a drink

Inversely I fear the darkness of it
Maybe it’s better to be left unexplored
Considering potential repercussions if not
Is the personal (emotional) risk worth it?

Its force shakes my unsteady core
But I’m already succumbing to the influence
Can the enticement be trusted?

But my mind/heart constantly aches
And I simply adore him
So what else am I to do?

I offer my out-stretched hand
To take the leap into the beauty
Of the vast unknown

COMMENTARY: This poem is reflects Bella's coming to terms with her feelings for Edward in Twilight. I think of the part when she is laying in the woods and realizing how she feared for him during her dream. She knows she is in too deep. Despite knowing the truth about him, she doesn't want to be without him. She is slightly apprehensive and doesn't know how it will all work out, but she is determined to be with him. What they have is special, phenominal...like a black hole.

"...It doesn't matter what you are, it's too late." "I would rather die than stay away from you" Love is not logic ;)

Thanks for reading!


Krista

Monday, July 18, 2011

"I Am Dazzled"

Not that I plan to go in complete chronological order, but I do plan to flow a bit from book to book in the Twilight Saga. I begin with Twilight...and Bella's life-changing discovery of a boy with bronze hair.

An instantaneous reaction
A small amount of time required
For the intrusion to begin
The dormant hope flutters awake
Against the defensive will to fake

As the eyes behold a sight
Becoming powerless to the desire
The heart stimulates
The stomach constricts
All instincts fail to resist

In close proximity
Inexplicable chill and hostility
Rolls off in waves
He visibly disturbed and gone for days

Upon return a softer gaze locks on mine
A careful introduction, an emotional connection
The heart knows no delay
And protective walls begin to fade

His company medicates the pain
Breaks in the heart feel less exposed
Oh the ache for his healing presence
Combined with one from his cryptic message

In character, all I ever wanted and more
Overwhelmed by the degree of complement
I pray wholeheartedly for it to be true
For a blessing and reciprocated love to ensue

I am fearful of the future
I am drawn in and pushed away
I am praying for a blessing in disguise
I am dazzled by the one with golden eyes


COMMENTARY: Overall, this is a reflection of Bella's emotional state in the very beginning of their story, before clarity and declarations are made. The first 2 stanzas reflect them locking eyes from across the cafeteria. The 3rd introduces the biology classroom and it's consequences...the 4th travels into the time when an attempt is made to understand the girl with the silent mind. Stanzas 5, 6, & 7 reflects her feeling besotted but confused. He doesn't leave her alone but he is constantly warning her to stay away. But that is the last thing she wants to do. She is uncertain, but hopeful because any other decision is impossible to live. She wants nothing more than the one who dazzles.


Thanks for reading! Feel free to spread the word to others fans :)

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

"Twilight to Dawn"


* Due to the nature of novetry, a poem will most often have commentary accompanying it. I believe this is the best way for you to know what book/passage/chapter/character I am channeling creatively. To avoid a spoiler alert, I will post my comments and reflections after the poem. Enjoy...and don't forget to follow on Twitter and like on Facebook :) *

Twilight
A beautiful presentation
Foreshadowing the unknown
Presenting an option
Between reception or rejection
Acceptance or defeat

A beginning or an end
Defined on perspective

Darkness swallows the sky
And a new moon overwhelms
Absence enhancing the hopelessness
Creating a despondent void

Bleak solitude
Crushing from all sides
Numbness develops within the lull

A black hole

The sun slyly peaks through
Early in the mourning
Shedding necessary light and warmth

But an eclipse occurs
A rare, majestic occurrence
Not to be taken for granted
Special and one-of-a-kind

No competition for the ball of fire
Succumbing to its magnificence

Within the confines
Of choice and perseverance
Destiny appears
On the horizon

Beginning a new day
And achieving victory
By breaking dawn

A resolution of happiness
Forevermore

COMMENTARY: My first poem emerged from an inspiration by the entire Twilight Saga. I enjoy playing with words and created this double entendre one day when thinking about how the series is named. It can be read and understood in a literal, straightforward way -- a lyrical description of phases of the moon, sun, and transition between day and night. But those of us in the know can read this poem from the figurative perspective of a Twilight fan and the books themselves. Instead of celestial bodies, it marks the transitional story of Bella and her love of Edward (even Jacob is referenced for his warmth in time of early "morning/mourning") In the end, the literal night and Bella's figurative night is conquered by dawn and happiness reigns :)

Comments and questions are welcome! Please refer back to my first post to learn more about novetry in general. And remember, I will continually post more Twilight (and other novel) inspired works...so stay tuned!! 

<3 Krista

Sunday, July 3, 2011

So you're wondering... "What is Novetry?"

Hello and welcome, I'm Krista :)

I write novetry. Now, I realize you might be (probably are) asking yourself "what is novetry?" Well, it's poetry inspired by novels. I take a passage, chapter, or the entire tone of a book and write poetry based on the characters, feelings, and/or personal reflections. I wish to share this art with fellow book lovers in the hopes they might appreciate and connect to their love of a story in a new way. THE TWILIGHT SAGA has been a dominant inspiration so far. In addition to Twilight, I also have a list of others that I am working on including Jane Austen novels and Harry Potter.

THE WHY:
More often than not, I find myself reeling after getting lost in a book, whether it's my first encounter or re-reading a dog-eared passage of a favored novel. All the emotions of the story stir within my heart and I am moved beyond stillness. Words and thoughts ache to convert and flow through me, destined to converge into something more…something lyrical.

That is how novetry came to be. It’s wholly unique while indelibly linked. What I read becomes a part of me and I become inspired to create anew. To convey the story in a different way or reflect on the lessons, feelings, and characters involved.

THE INTERACTIVE:
In addition to sharing my work, I see this as a creative exercise as well. I am open to suggestions of books/passages for which you would like me to create novetry :)

I hope this introduction is sufficient enough to explain my art as well as garner interest in keeping up with my work. Thank you for reading and I'll be posting my first entry soon. HINT: It's Twilight-inspired ;)

xoxo Krista