Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011

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Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 4, 2011 15:48:18 GMT -5

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Post by Cerb on Oct 4, 2011 15:48:18 GMT -5

It is time for us to hold the competition for the position of Poet Laureate.

Please PM your entries to me. I shall then Post the entries anonymously and give the Islands the option of voting for the poem they like the most.

The theme:
I want the poem to describe the Islands. Their appearance, the way of life, the people. That's a pretty broad area for you to explore so get scribbling.

I want to have the entries up on Saturday, October 8th and the vote will run for a week. Please post in this thread with something to indicate that you've entered.

Please do not place your entries in this thread. If you inform individuals about which poem is yours during the vote I shall eat you.

Other pertinent information:
"NS150-2 - Establish an XKI poet laureate.
"

Oh and yes, I know this is a couple days late, that's why I'm waiting until Saturday rather than only giving people a couple of days to enter.

Last Edit: Oct 4, 2011 16:11:10 GMT -5 by Cerb

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Aersoldorf TITO Knight House of Aersoldorf Waiting for the night to fall Posts: 111,928 Likes: 3,641 House: House of Tasdorf XKI Generation: The Redesign Generation XKI Map Nation Color: Red XKI NS Join Year: 148 - Monday, 9 May 2011 Historical XKI Political Party: TIP - The Islands Party Ancient House of: Aersoldorf	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 4, 2011 20:55:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 4, 2011 20:55:31 GMT -5 It's understandable Sir. Thank you for the theme.

Cerb Cerb House of Cerberion, TITO EF Hungry for deep fried invader scum Posts: 9,464 Likes: 364	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 7, 2011 21:45:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cerb on Oct 7, 2011 21:45:45 GMT -5 At this stage we have the grand total of one entries. At this rate we're going to have a win by default. Come on, I know there's more than one of you with a poetic soul.
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Aersoldorf TITO Knight House of Aersoldorf Waiting for the night to fall Posts: 111,928 Likes: 3,641 House: House of Tasdorf XKI Generation: The Redesign Generation XKI Map Nation Color: Red XKI NS Join Year: 148 - Monday, 9 May 2011 Historical XKI Political Party: TIP - The Islands Party Ancient House of: Aersoldorf	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 8, 2011 17:29:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 8, 2011 17:29:30 GMT -5 Where do we stand?

Cerb Cerb House of Cerberion, TITO EF Hungry for deep fried invader scum Posts: 9,464 Likes: 364	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 8, 2011 17:56:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cerb on Oct 8, 2011 17:56:34 GMT -5 On our feet. But aside from that.... I don't see anyone else applying so it looks like the solo entry will win by default. If I don't have another entry by tomorrow, I'll just award the appointment.
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Paffnia Official Cartographer House of Paffnia Denes nad Makedonija Posts: 30,914 Likes: 4,036 XKI Generation: The Redesign Generation XKI Map Nation Color: Red XKI NS Join Year: 138 - Monday, 18 October 2010 Historical XKI Political Party: MSPP - Mayor Shelter Political Party Ancient House of: Wordiness	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 8, 2011 19:25:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paffnia on Oct 8, 2011 19:25:00 GMT -5 I'd like to see the poem entry, at least.
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Cerb Cerb House of Cerberion, TITO EF Hungry for deep fried invader scum Posts: 9,464 Likes: 364	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 8, 2011 21:58:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cerb on Oct 8, 2011 21:58:10 GMT -5 Well, I shall go ahead and post it. No further entries at this time.
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bunjie Guest	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 9, 2011 3:24:08 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bunjie on Oct 9, 2011 3:24:08 GMT -5 Would loved to have entered this, but due to illness my creative talents are not up to snuff. Congrats to the lonesome winner.

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Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 9, 2011 14:23:13 GMT -5

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Post by Cerb on Oct 9, 2011 14:23:13 GMT -5

The winning entry.

The Island Life

Welcome to the Islands friend
We're glad that you dropped in
So many things to see and do
Now where should I begin

Our lovely archipelago
Is wondrous to behold
Verdant forests, snow white sand
Exquisite, truth be told

Lush seems so inadequate
It doesn't quite convey
The breadth and scope of beauty found
Among our isles I say

Intoxicating scenery
Is but a humble start
The natives make this Paradise
They are its soul and heart

In 10 KI we while away
The hours with our friends
Be day or night, we'll treat you right
The fun here never ends

If politics is your forte
Feel free to jump right in
Debate until your heart's content
Who knows, you just might win

Sign up and take a class down at
Our University
Lots of topics to choose from
And best of all they're free

Or if you'd like to try role play
That dream you can fulfill
Trade with neighbors, host a ball
Or start a war and kill

Stop in at the bars and have
A drink or two or more
Don't worry how you're getting home
Just crash right on the floor

For safety and security
On TITO we depend
Time and time again they've proved
They know how to defend

I really think you'd like it here
I'm almost positive
The folks here are the reason why
It's where I choose to live

Of course, it could have just been:
10Ki is cool
Hate it an you are a fool.

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Aersoldorf TITO Knight House of Aersoldorf Waiting for the night to fall Posts: 111,928 Likes: 3,641 House: House of Tasdorf XKI Generation: The Redesign Generation XKI Map Nation Color: Red XKI NS Join Year: 148 - Monday, 9 May 2011 Historical XKI Political Party: TIP - The Islands Party Ancient House of: Aersoldorf	Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011 Oct 9, 2011 15:43:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 9, 2011 15:43:41 GMT -5 I like Cerb's too, but thanks guys. Hopefully the next time will have more entries.

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Poet Laureate Competition Oct 2011

Post by Cerb on Oct 4, 2011 15:48:18 GMT -5

Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 4, 2011 20:55:31 GMT -5

Post by Cerb on Oct 7, 2011 21:45:45 GMT -5

Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 8, 2011 17:29:30 GMT -5

Post by Cerb on Oct 8, 2011 17:56:34 GMT -5

Post by Paffnia on Oct 8, 2011 19:25:00 GMT -5

Post by Cerb on Oct 8, 2011 21:58:10 GMT -5

Post by bunjie on Oct 9, 2011 3:24:08 GMT -5

Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 9, 2011 13:27:38 GMT -5

Post by Cerb on Oct 9, 2011 14:23:13 GMT -5

Post by Markanite on Oct 9, 2011 14:31:48 GMT -5

Post by Paffnia on Oct 9, 2011 14:42:37 GMT -5

Post by Aersoldorf on Oct 9, 2011 15:43:41 GMT -5

Post by Free Guns For All on Oct 9, 2011 22:58:24 GMT -5

Post by Wordy on Oct 11, 2011 6:39:35 GMT -5

Post by HumanSanity on Oct 15, 2011 9:10:07 GMT -5

Post by Thanya on Oct 16, 2011 3:34:46 GMT -5