Peredhil Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Puzzling on how to raise some geld E'er scratching at the fevered brow Reaching for ideas which refuse to meld Each idea rejected; about to have a cow "Do I fall to the side, penniless, broken?" How fortunate that Nyyark was around to suggest 'I think an acrostic poetry contest would be best". Love live the helpful power of advisors and friends! Thus, the idea is to write an acrostic poem Holding to the pattern of a vertical name Every first letter working to write a word Pick your name and you will receive geld in number of five Otherwise, pick another member's name and five for them too Let your pen flow and write acrostic you and acrostic them I will let you walk away with a geld pouch of ten Tell your friends, challenge your foes if you can find any Everyone is welcome to participate. As you can tell, it can be rhymed, rhythmically metered, or free verse. 1) The first letters when read vertically spell your name (five geld). 2) If you have written an acrostic poem for yourself, you may play again by writing another acrostic poem for another member. (a second five geld, for a total of ten.) 3) Have fun. -Peredhil the Polite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredhil Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Sweet Salinye approved my poems, A wonderful Elven lass. Like a dandelion she comes and goes. In a blink of an eye her beauty you'll spy - Look speedily for she's awefully fast. You'd be hard-pressed to find another like her. Even if you search the Planes for a year. Salinye (An acrostic for another.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 (edited) Mmm... this is a challenge... First try, pretty random and silly... Tentatively writing the suggested poem A puzzled wolf blinks in confusion Naturally creative and full of mirth Uwilling to admit an early defeat Chases the words in growing frustration How could she write an acrostic this way A randomness of thought endangers the flow No way to write unless using fun. *********** A second try, a bit better Tentative looking around herself A timid wolf stepped into view New in the Castle full of mysteries Unsure of the grounds busy with people Casting around a curious look Heard the sounds of mirth and joy A glint of interest appeared in her eyes New friends she made and a home she found. Edited June 19, 2014 by Tanuchan formatting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 (edited) Keeping to shadows and silently prowling A tigertaur stalks looking for adventure Tigress controling a weaker human soul Zealous of her fame as a daring hunter Arrogant eyes observe and consider Never for a moment doubting herself Independent spirit, strong in confidence Even in danger holds her ground Laughs in delight at challenge thrown. (Katzaniel) Edited June 19, 2014 by Tanuchan formatting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salinye Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 (edited) Polite is this Elder who Reaches out to Everyone around him Delivering his thoughts- Healing the broken In kindness and Love (I know you're not an elder, but there is no B in your name, so deal with it! *grins*) ~Salinye Edited July 31, 2004 by Salinye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredhil Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 blushes Thank you - but if you don't write one for yourself as well, you won't get any geld!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salinye Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 *grumbles* Alright, alright. *grins* Can we write about more than just one person even though we won't get paid for the additional people? ~Salinye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayshela Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Awaiting opportunity, your faithful servant searches for clues in her hurried path. With everyone's schedules and life's demands she is always running behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwaihir Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Gallivanting after any new plant, While always trying to help others. And growing plants for every need. Instead much mess and silliness. Hearing every word plants think, Indeed the sloppiest elf runs happily into every tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwaihir Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 The official nonmember, he reads Yet he rarely posts. Really he won't even like that I wrote this If he even sees it. Oh well, I was feeling silly and Needing occupation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayshela Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Grumbling of damage to Wiggly Cabbages and All manner of plants In the gardens about, He watches the animals In wariness, always Ready to repel intruders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 There is no reason why I should mind that you wrote this, Yet I understand that you may think otherwise, knowing me. Recent events might have changed me somewhat. I seem to be less shy and take charge more nowadays. Originally I would have never acted as a leader in social situations, Now I went out with friends, thought of something to do and paid for pizza! Muah-haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredhil Posted August 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 W00T! Signs of life. And of course you can post as many as you like - just paid for the name poem and one other. The object is creativity and fun. And I'm having fun reading these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salinye Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Secrets hide within her heart Always guarded. Always kept. Love, although hard to accept, Ironically, is easily given. Needs of others, she does attend. Yearning to heal and Embrace the sweetness of life. There, happy now? ~Salinye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayshela Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 (totally aside.. how i wish i had one shred of your talent.. that is just.. so.. perfect.. i love it, Sal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salinye Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 (Are you trying to make my face red? *I* may not be Salinye, but we both blush rather well!! Thank you for your sweet words. I'm just having fun learning and growing with all the amazing people here! *hugs*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salinye Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 This one was just for fun! Peredhil, I think I'm having more fun with this than I was supposed to. *giggles* GAH! Pardon me! Was that your toe I stepped on? ACK! Did you have that bruise before? I’m SO sorry! Two left feet you see. HA! At least I didn’t take the table down with me… I…think I spoke to soon. *pulls spaghetti off his head* Really, it’s all part of my charm. *sheepish grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuchan Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 rotflol That's... perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrenWind Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Whispering soflty Rustling through forest and field Element unseen Naturaly cool Not quite a Haiku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaeha Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 A SpellSinger? Poet? You must have me wrong. Lies, one and all. I'm a courtier, you see. A source that you trust says he knows my old mentor? Elise? My old nurse. Not a singer. I sent her Home years back. I really must go. Excuse me. (A man's spilled my secrets... He'll quiet 'ere long.) OOC: (Yeah, this is a pure denial of who my character is, but in the context I'm imagining it, it would be appropriate.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salinye Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 (edited) A few more. :0) Guardian of the forests, he walks with nature’s kiss. Young at heart and noble in mind-honor bound. Roguish in charm yet ranger by trade, Free he is, with his humor and quick wit All within his circle of friends find trust. Lover of nature, AoA chocolate and one elven lass (Claims The Pen’s rumor mill) Oppose him, and you’re likely to meet Redemptio. Never betray him-You’ll have a friend for life. Always Yearning, Searching, Helping. Everyone Loves Ayshela. My thoughts are In my song. Reminding that All around-is beauty. Why not give me geld? You want to give me geld? Van full of geld would be good. Everyone donate geld! Really small pile of geld? No? FINE! Yesterday, the world was blessed with my birth. Unparalleled talent I share with the world. Inspiration is what I’m known for. Edited August 1, 2004 by Salinye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrfalcon Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Guardian of nature Yet touched still by his past Ready to spring to his friends defense Fighting hard in their need. Always the pursued Lover of the road Cannot deny the tingle Of whats over the next rise. Never resting, chasing always the sunset. ----- Darkest night his home Always ready with a quick joke Rapid movements a blur Yet never a sound heard Loyal furry thief. ----- Silly and salacious! Angry and blushing! Laying about her with the Broom of Doom In defense of her own name No use her ranger, he's the one who tagged her so Yet she laughs even as she swings Enjoying their moments together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynx Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Madness rules the world in which this Young feline treads her path. Nothing about her fits with the norm 'Xactly the way she likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yui-chan Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Terran soil once held me bound Enchained by vows of grief. Millenia of war I found And friends I'll always keep. Ended by divine decree, Yet never truly lost, Unsung home of family I forfeited as cost. ___ Downtipped, crouched low, with a waggling tail A bright fluffball launched with a yip-tinted wail. Race 'round the room to the skitter of claws Yerfing your laughter with barely a pause. Light shines around you from pure, priceless glee, Colored with reds, whites and golds I can see As little fox springs - pouncing, on the attack - Reaching to latch on poor Jonathan's back. Now comes the rolling and yapping and yelps Surrounding a battle where nobody helps. Inside you, I know, hides a human man's soul, Locked quite acceptingly into this role. It's hard to imagine when watching you gnaw On your Wolfey friend's ear or his poor, captured paw. No, it's hard to remember you're not you at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynx Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 (edited) This is a collaborative effort from me and Salinye. Do we both get cudos (and geld) for it? Cocky in blue jeans Rambles like a pro You can't live with him, can't shoot him... Poetry is his way Treacle shuts him up for a bit Oh someone get the man a coke! Mad as a loony bird Addicted to caffiene Notice the bald head SHINE Careful to avoid the scythe Everyone's favorite Riddler Raven Edited August 1, 2004 by Mynx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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