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[Windrider]

Poetry Submissions for the 2010 Fan Art Calendar

Poetry is organized by the month for which it was written - check the 2010 Calendar Gallery to view the art for which the poetry was written.  The poems that appear in the final calendar are in blue.

January
Goes with Rosalie's picture of Kahvi

Poem by Jeb

The fight was over, the palace won
Still in my heart was the battle begun
Something was needed, something was gone
Without something to fight for, I couldn't hold on

My chiefdom challenged, I must win
But the truth that was needed was hidden within
Could the answer be lying in where I began?
Will peace be the prize now I know who I am?


Poem by Mirr

a quest for pride
chieftess, mother, warrior
dreamer and survivor
always along for the ride


February
Goes with Afke's picture of Nonna




March
Goes with Valkerie's picture of RahneePoem by Leanan

I could call myself Stagslayer...
And it would say I slew a stag...
Is that my highest boast?

I could call myself Lonehunter...
And it would say I hunted alone...
Is that something to take pride in?

I could call myself Starcrossed...
And it would say many things...
But some of them might not be true.

Timmorn's Daughter they call me,
Spearbearer they name me,
Firstchosen I am,
but am I not more?

What is my name?
What is the secret inside me?
How come I need you to tell me?
Tell me...


April
Goes with Mournsong and Mirr's picture of Suntop, Ember, and Trinket

Poem by Jeb

What will I be when I am grown?
Leader of elves, a tribe of my own?
Holder of riches, on a golden throne?
Wielder of powers, finally shown?
What will I be when I am grown?

Poem by Tenderfoot

What will it be like to be all grown up?
Not to be treated like a half grown pup.

Will I be a princess with gold to no end?
Or a searcher or chieftess, surrounded by friends.

We can only wonder and listen to tales sung,
and wait for our time as we are still young.


May
Goes with Joyrider's picture of Redlance

Poem by Jeb

In the dark of the forest it slept inside
In the light of the sun it could not hide
Do I have the power in my hands
to make life grow in these dry sands?


Poem by Manga

My destiny had seemed delayed,
by fate or malice my gift waylaid.
Then through the sea of sand we marched -
I had never dreamed a land so parched! -
and in this land of bare rock and earth
my magic found its long-awaited birth.


Poem by Redhead Ember

Can you hear it?
The seed calls to you
Asks you to bring it
Into the light
This is your power
Your gift to the tribe


Poem by aurianfae

In concentration, deep meditation
He stares at barren, broken earth
Calling forth, encouraging new life
Striving to break the surface
Delicate little growing thing
Plant-shaper will care for you.


Poem by Tenderfoot

I always used to wonder,
what the others shared with trees.
Their deepest desires? Their secrets?
Or sweet, sweet melodies?

Now that I'm able to see its face,
I know I've finally found my place.


June
Goes with Foxeye's picture of Newstar and the Jackwolf rider




July
Goes with ElfTanner's picture of Dart

Poem by ElfTanner

Born of the Forest and wolf, raised by the sun and sand.
Was once a chief of Jackwolf riders, but now, I am where I belong.
I found my place amongst the Forest and Wolves.
At home, and at peace, with myself and my family.


August
Goes with Maya-Bell and Elea's picture of Nightfall

Poem by Tenderfoot

Mother, Father, I miss you so much!
I miss so greatly your loving touch.
It feels like I'm doing nothing but roam.
Is it true you're not coming home?

I feel so helpless, what shall I do?
There must be a place somewhere for me too.
But when will I get there? When will it be?
Will I ever get a new family?


September
Goes with Aurianfae's picture of Moonshade




October
Goes with Bukittyan's picture of Scouter

"Watching" by ElfTanner

Sitting in the tree tops reveling in my duties
spying out stars, shadows and whatnots
 
Cub, the elders call me, young but needed few as we are.
I take my place looking near and far.
 
Watching over the tribe I spot a flash of yellow, golden
curls dancing amongst the star cousins in the meadow.
 
I watch her move like a breeze, my eyes are strong, she sees
me not in the shadows I sit alone.


Poem by Jeb

I am the eyes of my tribe
guarding their lives
where ever it is we may go
in a tree way up high
just me and the sky
while my true heart waits below

I am the eyes of my tribe
my sight is my pride
when I hear the call I'll be there
but when done at my post
the sight I love most
has blue eyes and sunny-gold hair


November
Goes with Sgaana's picture of Pike

Poem by Jeb

I've been watching, and I see that you're troubled
Come sit next to me, I've a story to tell
Of elves long ago, and yet so much like you
The struggles you face were their struggles too
There're here inside me, to help and to guide you
You'll never have to face it alone


Poem by Tenderfoot

Funny how it's the smallest things
that self-confidence to a lone elf, brings.

I had no talent, but look at me now.
Tribe's storyteller and master of plow.

And to think that even my little howl
could help a cub to once again prowl.


December
Goes with Firestorm's picture of Leetah

[Windrider]

Calling all writers!

For the past several years we have included poetry with the art in the Fan Calendar.  Anyone who wants to participate, please PM me to get ideas about themes/characters to write about, based on what the (secret) art submissions look like.  You can let me know which characters you particularly relate to, and I'll see if I can pair you with a compatible artwork.  I'll also let you know the approximate maximum length of the poem I can fit into that image.

Even if you don't normally write poetry, think about giving it a try.  Last year poor Wordgazer ended up writing half the poems herself.  Her stuff is great, but let's try for a little more variety this year!

Anyone?  I am ready to start assigning poems!

[aurianfae]

I emailed you (or noted, I can't remember) and mentioned that I would be happy to try my hand at it, though I'd have to know who I was writing about first.

[Windrider]

So sorry that I forgot you!  Acutally, I forgot that anyone here PMed me about the poetry - I thought it was all on the Scroll.

Anyway.... I'll send you a PM.  This is SECRET!

[Windrider]

The deadline for the calendar poetry is Christmas!  I should have the calendar formatted by then and can just drop in the poems as they are chosen.

So it isn't too late to participate, just PM me!

[Windrider]

I updated the first post with the poetry that was submitted this year.  Enjoy!

[Wildfire]

These are really cool. Congratulations to those who made it, but all of you did a great job!

[Afke]

You guys are so good with your words, some of these are so touching you make me cry. :'(

[Eregyrn]

I'm so impressed with what you guys do with the short amount of time you're given to do it!  It's always cool to see the words that the pictures inspired in you.  I really liked getting to see the multiple entries here, too.  Great job by everybody!

[LaMara]

What a wonderful and touching poems! I love all of them, but my fav is Tenderfoot's poem about Nightfall. It brought tears to my eyes, i can't stop thinking about it.
Thanks to all the authors for the magical minutes i've spent reading these beautiful poems!

[Treefox]

Amazing and truly fitting poems. Touching indeed. My favorite might be jeb's Leetah poem, but I'm not sure. Need to re-read once more.

[mischievous_valkyrie]

Those are all Great, Really love both the ones for  Rahnee they really appeal to me