Hand in Hand, Step by Step
It was kind of cold,
but we didn't care
We decided to go into the lake
And wash our hair

In the closet, on a rack
Hanging like superhero uniforms,
Were two wet suits with our names on the back
You zipped mine and I zipped yours
As our barefeet scampered through the screen doors

Step after step you held my hand,
And my heart, as we walked to the sand
Two peas in a pod, that was you and that was me
Unconditionally loving, is what others would see
To you, I was your side-kick; your partner in crime
And all I saw, was that you were mine

My heart pounding, you didn't look scared
You reached for my hand, and I knew that you cared
With the wooden dock creaking beneath us,
Lunge after lunge
We raised up our arms and took the plunge
My heart racing, you poured the shampoo,
Bubbles all over, it was me and it was you

The memories we had, if only they knew
The world saw us loving, but it was
Always just me, and always just you

Remembering the Rain
Outside it's raining, puddles everywhere
Just another rainy day, but I don't care
As I look up, I see lightning flash
Then just seconds later, thunder makes a loud crash
I look out at the lake, used to be so still
Now rain drops are falling hard at their own will
I can feel the mist from the wind that blows
The rain gently tickles my feet, as if it knows
I take one more glance
This is my chance
I take a step as the rain falls on my face
Perfectly dropping, the rain full of grace
I spin in circles to get every inch wet
Not doing this sooner, is something I regret
I look up at the sky as a rainbow appears
The sun pokes through the clouds, my vision now clear
I notice the beauty of everything wet
Just another rainy day, one that I'll never forget

Assignment 2

The piece of work I chose was a song by David Gray called, "Shine". I first heard this song with my mom in the car, she is a really big fan of David Gray and we had put in one of his CD's. It has a really slow melody and is really relaxing, but also keeps your interest. I think that what really made me like it was the lyrics, they were so perfect, it's almost like he said exactly what he wanted to say. The lyrics not only moved me in a way of self expression, but also that they were uplifting and gave you a sort of hope.
"But who knows whats waiting
In the wings of time
Dry your eyes
We gotta go where we can shine"
This is the main chorus of the song, and also the most significant. I think it is very sweet the way he talks about the love of his life, and is telling her to step out of the darkness and shine. It is repeated in order to show more emphasis on the words and what he is really trying to say.

Prompt one: Think of a song that really 'gets to you' or is lyrically significant, write four sentences on what the song is and how it effects you.

Prompt two: Is there ever a time when you need to tell yourself to step out of the darkness and go where you can shine? If so, when is this and why do you feel this way? How do you overcome this feeling?

Autobiography

My name is Grace and this is my creative writing blog. Creative writing is a class for those who like to write, it is a class where you can open up to a notebook and just fill the pages with random thoughts and stories.
Some of my interests in writing are mostly real events, or past memories. I like to write poems on things that have happend or how these past events have affected me. Other types of writing I enjoy doing are short stories, either expressing my emotions towards one specific event, or even writing about a significant day in my life. I also really like writing about made up things; I think creating an imaginary world or inventing different events that would happen is fun and entertaining. I'm really looking forward to the next four months because I'd like to expand my knowledge on different types of writing and open my mind to new ideas.
I really enjoy poets such as Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. Both of these poets are completly different, although they each have this deeper meaning that can't be found by just reading the poem once. Robert Frost has a lot of description in his, he pulls you into this world and makes you find your own way out, your own meaning. Emily Dickinson is very hard to understand, and I like that because you can get what you want out of it. I also really enoy reading Jodi Picoult, her writing is very relatable and she touches on topics most significant writers stray away from.

One of my favorite songs is "Stay or Leave" by Dave Mathews because it reminds me of summer. It's a very relaxing song so it immediately draws you in. Dave continues to state the phrase 'stay or leave' to emphasize the meaning in the words, making it a main focus in the song. He also includes examples of memories which is very relatable.