Simplicity Is Key
by Rooened

Royalty sits upon a cushion,
but babies are wrapped in bows. 
Wings can be added in more than one way, 
all the while, the possibilities grow. 

Red, yellow, blue, green,
when did "rainbow" become a thing? 
Let's not forget about the "splitting,"
actually, when did you see one "spotting?"

The forgotten colors are not forgotten,
merely placed aside for extravagance.
Who can say no to a Maraquan Shoyru? 
But the attention can be a bit scandalous.

I am a simple man,
not fully green, but hey...
so I look sick to you? 
I think the answer might be nay. 

Let's bring back the reds, the blues,
I think it's long overdue.
Let's being back the yellows, the greens,
we can be the simple flavors of jelly beans.

A Neopets Obsession
by __miasmummy__

There's a small pile of dishes;
The washing machine goes beep!
But here I am exploring 
Maraquan waters deep.

I know I should be moving
Away from the computer screen,
But this place is much more fun
Than the things I need to clean.

QUICK! Just do it! It won't take long.
Just fill up the sink and soak,
Then race outside and fill the line
Before jumping back on, what a joke!

Okay, that's enough, the sun is out...
Go outside and enjoy it!
Grab a blanket, a bottle of water --
Might as well grab the tablet.

Fresh air and a gentle breeze,
Birds chirping in the distance,
I'm lying here peacefully
And drawing NEOPETS!

Deflation: Good Or Bad?
by Indulgences

Deflation is a varied thing.
Some Neopians love to buy
Discounted items that were once
Too pricey, too sky-high.

They buy their wares from users' shops
Or buy them from the mains.
They have the cash to buy them all.
No reason to abstain!

But other users hate the thought
Of items turning cheap.
Their hoarded items have no worth.
It makes them sob and weep!

They try restocking, and they fail
To buy the proper things.
They're losing money, losing time,
And every purchase stings!

Deflation is a varied thing,
All users will agree!
We like it, or dislike it, too,
To varying degrees!

NC Shopping Dress-Up Craze
by Limo8

I dress one Draik and then the next,
I promise this is the last, I won't be vexed!
I see a new shirt, I fear
This has to be layered right under there!

Scour through my closet and see
A beautiful skirt of mystery.
Oh dear, what shall I do?
I fear my clothing craze is about to brew!

I put the skirt on my lovely Draik,
Oh my! Now, for seasons, I need a rake!
I go for an autumn touch for her,
Other clothing crazies know the lure!

There's dangers to dressing up 'pets, you see,
It goes from shopping for one, two, three!
Piling up, until you are quite happy with glee,
Collecting outfits for all to see!

I found just the right theme, hooray!
Now, to finish up for the day.
Oh Fyora! Next holiday is Halloween,
I start to get the color envy of green.

Last shopping spree, I just know for sure!
Anyone can let me know of a cure,
This certainly won't be the last time,
I make an "NC Shopping Spree Crazy" rhyme!

Autumn In Neopia
by Doranian

Autumn in Neopia
Is a time I love to see.
I crave each year to see the signs
That bring fall here to me.

In Meridell and Brightvale,
Fall will shine on fair.
Through chestnut trees by gentle breeze,
Unrivaled anywhere.

Virtupets and Kreludor 
Often watch each year.
For they, in space, will see the sun
That brings the season near.

On Kiko Lake red leaves do fall
Upon the water blue,
Making ripples of the pools spread out
To welcome autumn new.

To the islands of Neopia
Fall comes in subtleties.
Cooler nights a welcome be
Among the swaying trees.

Maraqua always marks the time
In high festivity.
With wind the season new tide brings
And fast activity. 

E'en in bright Faerieland
Fall comes forth soft and clear.
On gentle autumn afternoons
It can be glorious here.

In Altador the King awaits	
Upon his golden throne,
For the moon that will arise and mark
The season's harvest gone.

Tyrannia celebrates
Upon a high plateau,
With bonfires and with roasted meats
Unrivaled far below.

Shenkuu merchants will await
Among their hills on high.
The gilded sunset shines ov'r all 
Made bright by fall's true light.

For the desert lost the season comes
With clouds so rare to see.
They bring relief in Sakhmet,
The market glad will be.

In the Haunted Woods you can be sure
Many souls will flee,
Before the ghosts and ghastly ghouls
That roam on Halloween.

In Moltara's depths autumn still
Reaches through the ground.
To chambers stone it can be felt
As the aged year comes round.

Terror Mountain spends the time
Preparing with their might.
For, they await the season next
With joy and peace and light.