The Phantom and the Composer First Draft

For a couple weeks now I've been writing a story but in a way I've never done before. The goal here was to get through the first draft of a project as soon as possible so the idea didn't prematurely die in my head. So I figured I write poems fast, what if I were to write all of it in poems? That's essentially how this started. Plus I had this idea that wouldn't leave me alone, but I didn't want to start writing it before it was ready. Somehow, writing in poems isn't killing it yet, and I've gotten farther in this story then I think I have any other. It's also an easier way to get to know my characters too, which is what I care about most. :)

I want to start posting the poems here now. I'll probably do one a week. Seeing as it's summer, I may actually remember. If you do read these, just remember that the details are left up to your imagination. I've been sending these all to Camilla via text since poem one, and she got pretty confused during the beginning. But, to help out with this, I'm giving you a character list. I never actually call any of them by name. I more of use titles and that can get confusing, so here you are:

The Phantom/the Fool - Hero of the city. His alter ego is essentially a fool. Real name Wesley James.

The Woman/the Composer - Gypsy renegade and rising hero. Real name Maggie Jo although few know that. Gypsy friends know her as Yenna.

The Debtor - Friend and ally to the Composer.

The Friend - A policeman and only person who knows the real identity of the Phantom

The Flight - Bad guy with unknown intent


Also, I'm posting a video of a trailer I made for the story to kind of give you an idea of what it's about. Note that this is a story I see as a trilogy and this trailer essentially spans the entire three books. If anyone cares, I got the idea while watching The Dark Knight so there are some batman pictures in here. And some from X-Men and Legend of the Seeker. The music is from The Dark Knight Rises trailer. Thanks!

(This does have an intro for a DVD which you are so welcome to skip! It ends at 2:40)

I should probably also mention I write free verse. In case anyone's wondering . . . .