The Price Of Fashion
by Glasspathways

Can I be a pirate?
With a feathered hat
And a black eye patch,
What about that?

Or how about a ghost?
All eerie and blue
With glowing red eyes.
I would like that, too.

Ooh! Or a faerie!
All majestic and pink
With gossamer wings...
What do you think?

No? Well, Darigan,
Those dark and profound
Creatures of evil;
How does that sound?

But, but, why not?
Oh, I see what you mean...
Not enough Neopoints...
I guess I like green.

Ode To A Dirt Pie
by Waning

A clump of dirt resides inside my pantry door.
I simply cannot rid my Neohome of it.
(I've honestly tried before!)
Rather, it sits and tests my wit.

You see, despite how hard I try,
This desert finds its way back here.
It is certainly a pesky pie;
It will never disappear!

It’s begun to sprout a leaf,
Apparently it’s comfortable here.
This fact only gives me grief,
I admit this, humbly with a tear.

This is a mockery for a pie
In its appearance and its taste.
Who made this thing, and why?
I want it gone, make haste!

Getting rid of it is beyond my power,
As it seems to have claimed my space.
I wonder if it will flower?
Then it would be welcomed in a vase.

Eventide
by Xavields

Paint me.
Paint me with the ravishing
hues of the sky and
blend me into a
perfect portrait.

Paint me a cool black;
the darkest of midnights
littered with glossy stars.
Let my exterior feign the 
robustness of a Skeith.
Let my interior hide the  
nimble elegance of a Shoyru.

Paint me an endless blue.
Let me fly high above Faerieland
in an infinite loop of amity.
I am aerial, full of clouds.
I am a kite, a Pteri,
a simple piece of confetti
fluttering into oblivion.

Paint me a warm mix 
of red, orange, yellow.
I am the glorious sunrise that
whispers a tender greeting.
I am the dazzling sunset that
tucks Korbats into their beds,
upside-down, dreaming.

I am eventide.
I am colors flowing
into the collective constellations
of Neopia’s quiet dreamers.
Paint me.

All Hail The Super Sale!
by _brainchild_

My darling Draik desires a dress
To reach perfection and no less,
Topping off her flawless beauty
For a party. She'll be a cutie.

She and I, glamour in mind,
Rush to the NC Mall to find
A gown to suit her girly looks,
But shopping might leave us hooked!

Once there, a clerk says, "Hey,
What are you in search of today?"
"A dress," replies my pretty 'pet.
"Here are our wares as of yet!"

"Which gown shall most enthrall?"
"This blue one, loveliest of all."
"Okay, madam, the price shall be --
Hold on a sec... 150 NC."

"What's that?" I cry in disbelief.
"I only brought 100 with me!"
"Sorry, ma'am, I cannot sell
The dress if you can't pay us well."

"Wait!" exclaims another clerk.
"The Super Sale might make this work!
We have a few gowns for half price!
I think you'll find them very nice!"

My Draik looks at discounted wares.
"This gothic dress looks very fair
On me! I'd like to buy it, please,
And it only costs 75 NC!"

My 'pet and I shall leave the Mall
As the most gleeful ones of all
The 'pets and owners in the world --
It's the joy of being a girl.

All hail the Super Sale!

Remember Those Days?
by Apple_juice_drinker

Remember those days?
The days when you would rush home,
Just to check that your 'pet was okay?
To share imaginary adventures galore
(After finishing chores and homework, of course),
Or maybe to find new clothing at the NC store.

Remember those days?
The days when you would babble about your 'pet,
To brag to your friends, to explain to parents.
When you and your peers would place a bet,
Just to see whose Neopet was best.

Remember those days?
The days you spent, hours on end,
Feeding, dressing, playing,
With your pet friend?

But remember
When you grew old?
When you grew "too cool" 
To go on a childish website?
When your friends would tease you,
Just because you loved your 'pet?

Remember?
You broke away and forgot your friends.
They grew lonely and found 
New owners to love them.

Though you may not remember, they sure will.
Though they still wait for the day, 'til...

Remember those days?

Yes, you do.
And, growing curious, you go back online.
Nostalgia comes back as you create your 'pet,
Along with the memories of old.
So, now you relive those days, 
And your adventures... 
Even make some that are new!