On Sapphire Wings

If you follow me on twitter or Wattpad, you'll already know that I've been challenging myself this year by writing my a new fantasy story in free verse. 

On Sapphire Wings is a story of racing, family and loss. It's about learning how to be yourself when everyone has a different notion of who you ought to be. It features giant bird like creatures called Irryss which are raced across the skies in a terrifying tournament of grit, skill and courage. It's fun and a challenge and I'm enjoying every minute I spend writing it. I am also posting it online as I go. This was originally done on Instagram as well as Wattpad, but the Instagram account vanished a couple of weeks ago (I have no idea why). I wasn't happy with the visuals I'd created on Instagram, so I'm not dwelling too much on the loss of the account (although I'm really confused as to where it has gone!) and I'm going to keep posting on Wattpad. Here is the first verse:

I run, 

letting the oxygen 

burn through my veins

melt through my blood stream

until my lungs sing 

for lack of air 

and my chest caves in

upon itself.

I keep going. 

Faster.

Faster. 

Knowing that I cannot stop;

cannot pause;

cannot breathe,

else I will be late.

I run, 

chasing the setting garnet 

sun.

Knowing. 

Knowing, 

that if I cannot 

beat it,

he will guess 

where I have been.

This afternoon, I took some time to outline the full story and I'm excited by how quickly all of the pieces have fallen into place. 

Work in progress.

If you'd like to read On Sapphire Wings, you can do so here. Please comment on the chapters to let me know what you think!