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Nicola Bates Poem
This poem was submitted for a work competition at CEX
Twas the first day of CeXmas, and all through the land
The taverns were a buzz as grog was in hand,
Participants were giddy about the quests they would face
All vying to be top, in the coveted first place
The gems are the goal and need to be hoarded
For these will determine your position and what prizes you’re awarded
But before you go forth and slay your way through
Let's meet the teams and see what each are upto
The Blizzard wizards are getting people whipped into a flurry
Their ice cold talons grabbing any dropped gems in a hurry
There were poems, songs and even a russian dance
All being used to put their rivals in a trance
In the cold outside the Pine Fresh Paladins are lingering
You can hear their swords clash, and their frozen bells jingling!
They have too much honour for tricks like the wizards
They would rather a battle to rip out your gizzards.
Some were stealthier in their approach, despite being upto no good
Robyn’s raiders were silent, all was good in their hood
Their archers were poised and ready to shoot
If anyone even thought about raiding their loot
If you’re caught by Jurassic bards, the damage is unrepairable
They could bust an ear drum with a song, they are genuinely quite pterrible
Their hunter will stalk you, don't risk your bag being empty
For you must toss a gem to their witcher, in the tavern of plenty
Now if you want to steal gems, you wont get them from this lot
They are locked in a chest, in the legendary Tenacious G spot
Some say it can only be uncovered whilst playing a song on a flute
The greatest guild in the world? Or are they just a tribute?
Last but not least, Nakotomi nightmares hide in the mist
(its still being debated if they should be on a christmas guild list)
Why should you fear them more than a wizard, paladin or bard?
Because they have a machine gun, be prepared to die hard.
You have met the six guilds, pick your team and get ready
But don't forget the rules, after all there aren't many
Visit the tavern each day, and gems you will gain
Gather as many as you can, then make it rain!
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Nicola Bates Poem
The truest of love is so hard to find,
The search is often abandoned and hope left behind
There are those destined to love but oft never meet,
The heart living a lie bearing the shadow of defeat
Yet on rare occasions those stars will align,
And two souls will collide and their lives will entwine
For we are the lucky ones to experience eternal bliss,
To have found such a love unlocked by a kiss
We knew at that moment something special became true
For you there’s only me, and for me there’s only you
18th August 2022
Strong emotions poetry contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
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Nicola Bates Poem
10 years ago
Tragedy came into play,
Unfortunately for our family
You could no longer stay.
For you were truly special
and must have been needed above,
To always watch over
the ones that you love.
“He only takes the best”
people would often say
Well he took the most beautiful
On that god awful day.
Why he chose you then
I will never fully know,
You had so much life in you
You just weren’t ready to go.
But I have to believe
That there was a reason why
You were taken so suddenly
Without the chance to say goodbye.
As the wind whispers
My name I hear you say
And when I feel upset
My tears you wipe away.
I will never know the reason
Our lives had to change that day
All I truly know is
you’re never far away.
For when I speak you listen
As we aren’t actually apart
Because my beautiful cousin
You will always be in my heart
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Nicola Bates Poem
We should have been opening presents,
We should have been roaring with laughter,
We should have all been celebrating
Instead we were left with after.
After all the heartbreak
After all the tears we wipe away
After all the sleepless nights
We find ourselves here today
Today there should have been cake
Today a party full of people and love
Today we will be raising glasses
To celebrate your 18th up above
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