Acrostic Poem Contest

[Airy]

Black clouds hover --
Lands far and wide hold baited breath
And
Cautious eyes and ears
Keep a lookout
...
Kingmakers gather and
Nod and question
Isn't it time
Go ye forth
Hurry!
Time has become untime
Slaughter comes.

[HHera]

This wonder of imagery wakes me every morning.
Happy fat men wobble to the wells, and birds warble in the trees.
Every citizen cheers me on as I drink my coffees.
Steel works grind to equip the men for adventuring.
Every soldier here has his home among the wheat.
Thousands whisked away to a dangerous feat.
Three generals are what it takes to squash the outlaws, and
Launched attacks calculated to end their malevolent stealth.
Entire waves are sacrificed to fight injustice and theft; until
Reinforcements destroy that final villain.
Soldiers, and crossbows bring home experience and wealth.
Out beyond the sea lies my island;
No worries, but how to get a gem pit.
Looks like I need a new job.
It's not that expensive funding paradise, but sometimes...
Now, if only I could buy an endless iron mine...
Exactly what I need: make-believe responsibility!

[FlooterBalls]

Buffing my friends by the day
Loving every second
Offering help to others
Watering dry wells
Helping in a quest
Over achieve my friends’ expectations
Lead by example
Engage people when needed

With our Name Your Geologist contest having drawn to a close, we would like to offer you a new writing challenge! An acrostic poem is a poem in which the first letter, syllable or word of each line spells out a word or a message. (Click here for the Wikipedia entry on acrostic writing.)

We want you to write an acrostic poem inspired by the Settlers franchise!

Here is an example of an acrostic poem (written by me!) that spells out the word mayor:

Maintaining the plentiful bounty;
Acquiring men and land.
You only live once,
Or die trying.
Remember, remember the 5th of November.

Prize: Five random entries will receive 500 gems each!

Rules:

• Your entry must be an acrostic poem and must be written by you.
• All entries should be posted in this thread.
• Enter as many times as you like; only one poem per entry to increase your chances of winning!

When: 7/16/2013-8/15/2013

[darkassasin1]

Settle and feel in peace
Enjoy the peace
The fights are epic
The events are fun
Live with others
Explore and expand
Rise and be victorious
See the world in a new way

[HeavyV]

Filling the fields with wheat
All the people will eat
Reaping what we sow
Makes bread, brew, and bellies full.

[ToriKnightengale]

Soft and round a labor of love
Eating bread makes
Trading fun
Trudging along with brew in hand
Like little round dwarves
Ever working for unspoken
Rewards

[JNicolet]

Consider each scenario carefully
Assess the best alternative
Spring into action
Test for initial results
Look for failings
Effect necessary changes
Enjoy the successes
Mourn the losses
Prepare for the next challenge
Identify future targets
Repopulate and train soldiers
Extend the realm

[Metaform]

Long days spent
Opening the broswer
Recalling my gems
Don't run away

Out, but don't be scared
For settler's 20th anniversary

Tame them all
Hug your browser
Enjoy the 20% bónus

Good gems, good precious gems
Email more gems Winesinger
My precious days spent
Shutting down the broswer

[Tashoni]

Settling and expanding,
Encouraging island production.
Theres constant need for upgrades,
To improve island function.
Loads of granite needed
Enticing treasure finds.
Regardless of my resource wants,
Scouts keep finding other kinds.

[ToriKnightengale]

Around the Island
Darkness lurks
Vicious bandits
Entrenched to do settlers hurts
None are safe
Til they are dead
Untold treasures they will shed
Recruits sacrificed
Elites are spared
Settlers are saved and that's the end.