Multifandom Poetry Fest 2018

[minutia_r]

Welcome to the second annual Multifandom Poetry Fest, a prompt fest for poetry for all fandoms! Have fun, and if you want to promote it on your journal/tumblr/whatever, you can just copy the code in this box:

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Rules

1) Leave a prompt in the form of fandom, characters or relationships, prompt. If you don’t want to specify the fandom or characters, you can say "any." One prompt per comment. Leave as many prompts as you like.

2) Reply to other people’s prompts with poems. The poems can be any length or form, or no form. Quality isn’t important--the point is to have fun, not to produce deathless works of art. (Any deathless works of art produced are just a bonus.)

FAQ

Q: I want to write a sonnet/haiku/villanelle/limerick, but I’m not sure how it goes.

A: You can find a good list of poetic forms and their structures here.

Q: I want to fill a prompt, but someone else has already filled it.

A: That’s okay, prompts can be filled multiple times.

Q: I want to write explicit erotica, or a poem with potentially disturbing themes. Is that okay, and what sort of content do I need to warn for?

A: Sure, that's fine. Warnings are up to you, and choosing not to warn is okay too.

Q: How long is the fest going to be running for?

A: Currently, I don't have any plans to close this post to comments--I figure we'll keep going until everyone gets bored and wanders off. I reserve the right to change my mind, though.

Q: Is there a collection on AO3 where I can post my poems?

A: Right here.

Q: I want to participate, but I suck at writing poetry.

A: Aww, you’re probably not as bad as you think. But even if you are, it really doesn’t matter--like I said, the main point is to have fun.

Comments

[kiraly]

Thanks! I was trying to find a way to do a humorous poem that still seemed like it fit the world (so no limericks, heh). And I'll be honest, after I wrote the first stanza I spent the next several trying to figure out how to incorporate the word "goat" in a way that poked fun at Costis and Eugenides without poking fun at Irene (because that seems like a good way to get killed in Attolia ^_^). Anyway, I'm glad you liked it!

[kiraly]

Aww! This is a fitting tribute, and something I can imagine Reynir coming up with. (I'd forgotten about the "bitter soup" heh).

[elleth]

Eeeee! I still know zero about this fandom, but I love the clip of the poem and the rhyme scheme! ^^

[elleth]

Ah, this turned out beautiful. Very lyrical and succinct!

Re: (Amen.)

[elleth]

My Italian is even more rudimentary than yours (it's basically... Latin, ahem), but what I could understand? *__* And it's very cool to see a translation and the alterations you made in English versions; both are very elegant.

[elleth]

Are you Hannu, nonnie poet? :D *cackles*

Re: The Hardest Fight

[elleth]

*delighted squeaky happy noises* What a good Sigrun poem, it captures both her character and her voice. I love that you incorporated the prompt phrase, too. ^^

[elleth]

I am SO in awe of your translation! It's got a few mistakes (if you want me to go through them with you, poke away <3), but it strikes such a cadence with me - it's got the same emotional tinge as the English original does, but it is coming through stronger in German (not a criticism of the original either, but I've still got to make more of an effort for emotional investment in a language that isn't my native one, so I really appreciate the German version, too.)

But my reaction to both is... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

[elleth]

Yeah, nevermind me, just choking back tears here in my corner. <3

Finally I Know How it Feels to Fly

[(Anonymous)]

It has ever been my dream to fly
Soaring, circling, like the birds on high
A dream my clumsy body did belie
A foolish dream, girl, they were apt to cry
Irregardless I pressed on to try
Rockets, gliders, aerostats yet I
Could not slip the bonds of Earth and fly
Now the Swan--my time is drawing nigh
Friends, lovers, children: all these will pass me by
Onni desperate--you don't need to cry
We both know that we'll meet by and by
But til then dear brother, here's goodbye
For at last I know how it feels to fly

[minutia_r]

Two twisted threads of fate of mismatched length
We were: yours snapped short in the power
Of pride and youth, mine spun out past all strength
Of bearing, and stretched thinner hour by hour
Our time together was so short, and when
I cross the river to the other side,
I'll search Elysium's fields for you again
But will you recognize your withered bride?
The fates must weave their tapestry anew:
Grow old with me, and I'll grow young with you.

[minutia_r]

Thank you! <3

Re: The Hardest Fight

[minutia_r]

Aww, Sigrun. I can hear her saying this.

[minutia_r]

This isn't my fandom, but I really admire the way that you build a complete picture out of these vivid images.

Re: Finally I Know How it Feels to Fly

[minutia_r]

Oh no, now I'm sad. This is lovely.

[minutia_r]

Heh, that's Reynir all right. XD

[minutia_r]

MCU, Nakia/Natasha, ambush

[alasse_irena]

Raven Cycle - Gansey - mask

[(Anonymous)]

Vatican Miracle Examiner, Julia/Roberto - venom

[(Anonymous)]

Order of the Stick, Monster in the Darkness and O-Chul, friendship.

[(Anonymous)]

Anything by Frances Hardinge, "alone"

More Tea, Mr Stiffly?

[(Anonymous)]

Unexpected guest
From the sky to my party
Best party EVER!

Bet: "Escapes and lives
Happily ever after"
I believe in you!

It is an honor
To be your friend, Monster-san
Thanks, Mr Stiffly!

A game of go and
A lively conversation
Two friends speak of life

You crouch in darkness
Not knowing what you are, but
I do: a good man.

[larryhammer]

The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter - Kaguya-hime - rebirth

[dragonyphoenix]

Wow!

[minutia_r]

Thank you!