Poetry

	To Jhudora, Not On Her Day Today is not Jhudora Day and so I will write A poem of Jhudora, but not the one you might think. It won't be hard edges, it won't be Illusen, But instead the softer daydream behind a blink. by agedbeauty
	Terrors of the Carnival I found myself there once, in error, in that land of forgotten meaning; Lost amid those lurking terrors, I felt certain I was dreaming. by sir_serene
	The Great Petpetpet Haiku Marathon - Part 1 There are so many Neopian Petpetpets Let’s introduce them by hanna_banana
	The Yurble Farmer Have you met the Yurble farmer Who lives just north of Meridell? If you visit him at Meri Acres, He will have many stories to tell. by tatyanne
	Arty’s Neopian Garden Centre Arty’s colourful gardens are a sight to see! by supremity
	Terror Reckons, Treasure Beckons Terror’s precipice is the highest peak, each crevice concealed by its mightiest mystique. Deep runs the recess into the interior, seeping into pieces that are far inferior. by periodicage
	The Altador Cup: Dacardia Summer! It's been a great weather on Tales of Dacardia, Celebrating many years, celebrating with Baelia! Baelia has turned into a Rainbow Faerie: Iridesia. The rainbow colours glow within the Grey Faerie criteria. by profebest
	What’s in a Name? I contemplate my existence, my purpose, my place, Which can be quite a struggle with an ever-changing face. Still, I persist; by hfallyn
	Cheryl Shelly the Slushie Slinger As The Month of Relaxing draws near, Cheryl Shelly knows that her days of relaxation will be put on hold. by weiyannn
	The Crumpetmonger’s Quiet Secret Rarely do poets hide what their hands or hearts desire, Each sweet I crave I bury deep, lest gossip's flame catch fire. by schneiderdornroschen

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Celebrating Less Popular Illusen Items

No matter what time of year it is, it's always time to celebrate one of Neopia’s most popular and well-known Faeries of all: the magnificent and humble Illusen. When celebrating Illusen, the best ways to do so are by appreciating nature, acting charitably toward a friend or neighbour, maybe putting on a little extra green, and definitely taking a moment to appreciate all things Illusen! Many Neopians will honour Illusen through donning popular wearables inspired by her earthy style or eating a classic Illusens Creme Cookie, but there are less popular Illusen items out there that deserve acknowledgement, recognition, and maybe a quick laugh or two (all in good fun, of course!). Please enjoy this look at a few less popular Illusen items! Illusens Really Sharp Stick When you think of Illusen and weapons, what comes to mind? Many would be quick to say Illusens Staff, Illusens Living Sword, or Illusens Blade, but there is another, less-known option out there: Illusens Really Sharp Stick. While this item may not look as flashy as the others, it speaks to the resourcefulness and creativity of Illusen. Beautifully crafted weapons will always have their place, but being able to craft them from branches that have fallen from trees in Illusen’s own glade speaks to Illusen’s connection to the earth and the importance of using natural, local materials.

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