Post by Aersoldorf on Jan 12, 2013 13:00:05 GMT -5
I've rounded up all of my entries from the Poet Laureate competitions and I'm posting them here so that everything I've written is in one thread. I'm still trying to find the inaugural contest so I can add that one, but here are the others:
My October, 2011 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
My February, 2012 Entry – I wrote this shortly after returning from my CTE
Island Love
It's February once again
And love is in the air
The Islanders have all turned out
To show how much they care
Enigmatic endo tarts
He'd love to trade with you
This makes the region more secure
And makes it stronger too
Shelter loves to tax us all
Of bribes he is quite fond
The women here just love the way
He wields his magic wand
Blbbo loves his consonants
A vowel he won't buy
Except the holy 'o' my friend
Who knows the reason why
Mein Eist, he loves to lead the charge
Against invader scum
He longs to kick their sorry tails
Back to the pit they're from
A.D. and PAI love to defend
And at it they excel
How many raiders they have slain
Is rather hard to tell
Boltor loves his tacos and
He likes to finish first
So if you dare compete with him
Your bubble he will burst
Wordy likes to get undressed
And through the halls then streak
Tempting, teasing all the guys
Who long to sneak a peek
Cerberion, our wise old man
Is always full of cheer
The one thing in this world he loves
Is drinking lots of beer
Gunny loves his scribblings
He writes so very well
He hopes and prays that soon one day
His novel he will sell
Paffnia loves checking facts
It is his life's desire
To catch you in a lie so he
Can light your pants on fire
Thanya loves to sling the mud
She's quite the dirty sock
A femme fatale who knows no bounds
Your senses she will shock
Minna is so devious
She really is a lark
And also quite mysterious
As half of the Minnark
Markanite, the other half
A leader, born and bred
He loves it in the Uni-bar
The drinks go to his head
Woonsocket loves to send invites
He does it night and day
He likes it when new nations join
And loves it when they stay
Wala loves to paddle hard
And swim in vodka too
He wants to win Olympic gold
Or maybe even two
Surdra loves his girl Layli
And soon she'll be his wife
Happiness he now will know
All the days of his life
Torturing is what Tanz does
In each and ev'ry thread
Were-camel feared throughout the Isles
He fills the faint with dread
H.S. Loves a good debate
He'll make you see his point
And in the alley, after dark
He'll even share his joint
Malecia loves to role-play
Mutanatia does too
They can teach the finer points
Of gaming unto you
Ater Nox and Randomain
Love spamming with their friends
Random words and counting games
The spam, it never ends
Echo loves to play werewolves
He's great at power roles
Crafty, cunning camel, he
Has claimed his share of souls
Ananke loves awarding us
For all the things we do
And if you drop in at her house
She'll feed you muffins too
Yes, love is in the air my friend
Here in our paradise
It permeates through everything
And feeds our ev'ry vice
My June, 2012 Entry – the only poem I’ve lost the competition with:
Note to an Invader
Invader scum I wonder why
You do the things you do:
Is bullying your only skill?
Did someone pick on you?
Of course you realize that now
You’ve started down this path
You’re going to meet the TITO crowd
And then you’ll feel their wrath
They had to leave their island home;
Because of you they’ve missed
The margarita happy hour
So rest assured they’re pissed
Don’t think the numbers you’ve deployed
Will save you from their reach
Their army soon will storm the shore
And drive you from the beach
I’m confident that they’ll prevail
I’d bet my last taco
They’ll kick your tail and return to
Their archipelago
My October, 2012 Entry to honor the efforts of our recruiting team
A half a million telegrams
Their dedication's proved
Yes, most of us once heard their call
And to these Islands moved
Their efforts bring us new recruits
That cause our ranks to swell
We are the fruit of their hard work
A job they do quite well
Recruiting's not for ev'ryone
It takes a special breed
To toil for hours, all alone
Like farmers, planting seed
O what a harvest they have brought
Here to our region's door
And though we've passed a GCR
They hope and dream of more
So thanks to all who take the time
To invitations send
We raise a toast to each of you
For working without end
My October, 2011 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
My February, 2012 Entry – I wrote this shortly after returning from my CTE
Island Love
It's February once again
And love is in the air
The Islanders have all turned out
To show how much they care
Enigmatic endo tarts
He'd love to trade with you
This makes the region more secure
And makes it stronger too
Shelter loves to tax us all
Of bribes he is quite fond
The women here just love the way
He wields his magic wand
Blbbo loves his consonants
A vowel he won't buy
Except the holy 'o' my friend
Who knows the reason why
Mein Eist, he loves to lead the charge
Against invader scum
He longs to kick their sorry tails
Back to the pit they're from
A.D. and PAI love to defend
And at it they excel
How many raiders they have slain
Is rather hard to tell
Boltor loves his tacos and
He likes to finish first
So if you dare compete with him
Your bubble he will burst
Wordy likes to get undressed
And through the halls then streak
Tempting, teasing all the guys
Who long to sneak a peek
Cerberion, our wise old man
Is always full of cheer
The one thing in this world he loves
Is drinking lots of beer
Gunny loves his scribblings
He writes so very well
He hopes and prays that soon one day
His novel he will sell
Paffnia loves checking facts
It is his life's desire
To catch you in a lie so he
Can light your pants on fire
Thanya loves to sling the mud
She's quite the dirty sock
A femme fatale who knows no bounds
Your senses she will shock
Minna is so devious
She really is a lark
And also quite mysterious
As half of the Minnark
Markanite, the other half
A leader, born and bred
He loves it in the Uni-bar
The drinks go to his head
Woonsocket loves to send invites
He does it night and day
He likes it when new nations join
And loves it when they stay
Wala loves to paddle hard
And swim in vodka too
He wants to win Olympic gold
Or maybe even two
Surdra loves his girl Layli
And soon she'll be his wife
Happiness he now will know
All the days of his life
Torturing is what Tanz does
In each and ev'ry thread
Were-camel feared throughout the Isles
He fills the faint with dread
H.S. Loves a good debate
He'll make you see his point
And in the alley, after dark
He'll even share his joint
Malecia loves to role-play
Mutanatia does too
They can teach the finer points
Of gaming unto you
Ater Nox and Randomain
Love spamming with their friends
Random words and counting games
The spam, it never ends
Echo loves to play werewolves
He's great at power roles
Crafty, cunning camel, he
Has claimed his share of souls
Ananke loves awarding us
For all the things we do
And if you drop in at her house
She'll feed you muffins too
Yes, love is in the air my friend
Here in our paradise
It permeates through everything
And feeds our ev'ry vice
My June, 2012 Entry – the only poem I’ve lost the competition with:
Note to an Invader
Invader scum I wonder why
You do the things you do:
Is bullying your only skill?
Did someone pick on you?
Of course you realize that now
You’ve started down this path
You’re going to meet the TITO crowd
And then you’ll feel their wrath
They had to leave their island home;
Because of you they’ve missed
The margarita happy hour
So rest assured they’re pissed
Don’t think the numbers you’ve deployed
Will save you from their reach
Their army soon will storm the shore
And drive you from the beach
I’m confident that they’ll prevail
I’d bet my last taco
They’ll kick your tail and return to
Their archipelago
My October, 2012 Entry to honor the efforts of our recruiting team
A half a million telegrams
Their dedication's proved
Yes, most of us once heard their call
And to these Islands moved
Their efforts bring us new recruits
That cause our ranks to swell
We are the fruit of their hard work
A job they do quite well
Recruiting's not for ev'ryone
It takes a special breed
To toil for hours, all alone
Like farmers, planting seed
O what a harvest they have brought
Here to our region's door
And though we've passed a GCR
They hope and dream of more
So thanks to all who take the time
To invitations send
We raise a toast to each of you
For working without end