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Alacrity Valentine's Contest
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Hello Alacrity!

We're excited to announce that we're having a site-wide contest just in time for Valentine's Day! You can enter in only one of two areas: Art or Poetry. Both will deal with the theme of "A Valentine for Alacrity".

Art: Any visual art relating to the theme can be posted. It must be your own art, but beyond that, be as creative as you can think!

Poetry: You don't need to rhyme or have a meter. Just stick to the theme and you can write whatever comes naturally to you.

All posts must be made to This Thread by 11:59 Ala time on 14 February 2013. Anything later will be disqualified.

There will be four winners for each category, one each chosen by a site staff group. The prizes will be as follows:

Moderators: Magical Dog Whistle
Helpers: The Professor Plush
Artists: Custom Accessory Maker
Admins: Magical Lifelong Locket

And to prove that anyone has the talent for this - in case you feel intimidated about entering your own - here is my own attempt at both:



Aussies are Red
Pit Bulls are Blue
It's Singles Awareness Day
At least I have my Shiba Inu

02-10-2013 at 2:56 AM
Roses are red<br /> Violets are blue,<br /> You love me<br /> and I love you always and forever<br /> <br /> This I made for my mom &lt;3333<br /> <br /> Roses are red<br /> Violets are blue,<br /> Your my twin<br /> and I love you too always and forever<br /> <br /> This poem is for my twin sister Scarpath the Warrior Cat (Random Doggehs)<br /> <br /> Your like a sister<br /> and I love you like always, I miss seeing you hopefully you can come visit again soon<br /> <br /> This is made for my sister's and I's best friend in real life.<br /> <br /> I know none of these don't rhyme but these all came into mind and my heart first and sorry there is so many poems<br /> <br /> P.S. I was gonna make a picture but I can't draw : P
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2013-02-10 22:04:21 by #27459

02-10-2013 at 1:35 AM
Hope I got it right.<br /> <img src="http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/040/6/e/130209_233702_by_featherwaters-d5ufek7.jpg"> <br />

02-10-2013 at 1:26 AM
I'm a little embarrassed, I am rather new here and it is the first time I've submitted a poem of mine to the site, but what the heck, here it goes.<br /> <br /> ~Love is a....~<br /> <br /> Alas, Valentines has come 'round once more.<br /> I find it paining me right to the core.<br /> <br /> Though I am single, I'm not alone,<br /> as I'm sitting here, listening, waiting for the phone.<br /> <br /> There is always my dog, man's best friend,<br /> a happy and caring companion till the end.<br /> <br /> While my ex flirted with strangers leaving me at the resturant alone,<br /> there was always that compassionate friend waiting for me at home.<br /> <br /> When she took all my money to go shoping with friends at the mall<br /> another kept me company playing tug-of-war in the hall.<br /> <br /> And when my girlfriend called me after being sent to jail,<br /> my dutiful hound sent me off while wagging her tail.<br /> <br /> Then when that woman left me saying "I need some space"<br /> a comrade woke me from my sorrow by licking my face.<br /> <br /> There is always my dog, my faithfull mutt,<br /> far more loyal than that two-timing.....what?<br /> <br /> The phone starts to ring, I check the caller I.D.<br /> My ex was calling, she was calling for me.<br /> <br /> I am about to answer when a thought rises to the top,<br /> "Hold on there cannibox, you really need to stop".<br /> <br /> "Do you actually want her back?" My anger starts to rise,<br /> but then I look down into a pair of soulfull eyes.<br /> <br /> I put down the phone and walk over to my dog,<br /> then I smile saying, "come girl, lets go for a jog".<br /> <br /> Valentines is spending time with those you love, no more no less,<br /> and who better to spend it with than who got you through this mess.<br /> <br /> Now there is something I must say, so I'll scratch that itch,<br /> "The philosophers were right, love is a bitch".
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2013-02-09 22:29:25 by #28283

02-10-2013 at 12:47 AM
<p style="color:#C45AEC">Though others may hate,<br /> the love that we share,<br /> which is rude and irritable,<br /> and unkind and unfair,<br /> I will love you forever,<br /> with all your jokes,<br /> and all your passion,<br /> you will forever remain,<br /> my heart,<br /> love's fashion,<br /> and no matter the length,<br /> around the block,<br /> or to the stars,<br /> I will go the distance,<br /> to remind you what's ours. ♥</p>
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2013-02-09 21:55:56 by #25165

02-10-2013 at 12:39 AM
hope this is right size.. not sure how to post it in size<br /> <a href="http://s1279.beta.photobucket.com/user/Sandy_C_Royall/media/8e42db67-6e83-4966-b9f9-711a5a2b411b_zps44f0276d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y525/Sandy_C_Royall/8e42db67-6e83-4966-b9f9-711a5a2b411b_zps44f0276d.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 8e42db67-6e83-4966-b9f9-711a5a2b411b_zps44f0276d.jpg"/></a>

02-9-2013 at 11:25 PM
Roses are red Violets are blue may I have your Shiba Inu.

02-9-2013 at 10:53 PM
On this Valentine’s Day, what shall I do?<br /> What love-filled gifts will I bring for you?<br /> <br /> A <u>Paper Valentine</u>, created with care<br /> Accompanied by a <u>Love Teddy</u> bear<br /> <br /> A <u>Box of Chocolates</u>, although they’re cliche<br /> And a <u>Caffeinated Brownie</u>, served up on a tray<br /> <br /> But that’s not enough for my one true love<br /> For my passion reaches to the <u>Stars</u> above<br /> <br /> You see, I’ve one final gift on this heart-filling day<br /> I’ll prove to you my love will not stray<br /> <br /> I’ll give to you a <u>Wedding Ring</u><br /> For the love we share can make <u>Love Birds</u> sing

02-9-2013 at 10:43 PM
Okay, thanks! :3<br /> I have my own Poem:<br /> <br /> ~Pound~<br /> I still remember,<br /> When we met,<br /> I was looking for the perfect dog.<br /> You shoved your big, wet nose through the bars of the cage,<br /> right when I walked by.<br /> Which locked you out from the world.<br /> I knew at that instant,<br /> We were meant for each other.<br /> I took you home that day,<br /> And I love you more than anything,<br /> My Husky Dog-Friend.
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2013-02-09 19:43:48 by #27839

02-9-2013 at 10:41 PM
Whoops and forgot to answer your last questions:<br /> <br /> Only one entry please. :3

02-9-2013 at 10:37 PM
However you wish to do it is fine by us DarkFire, as long as you can link it or imbed it here. Imbedding would have to be a smaller image, linking could be any size you choose.<br /> <br /> We would prefer to have at least part of your work hand-drawn (hand sculpted, hand knit, hand whatevered) but if you would like to use a personal dog for your base image, that's okay. :3

02-9-2013 at 10:36 PM
I know you saw me,<br /> I know you cared,<br /> All I wanted you to do,<br /> Was stroke your fingers through my hair<br /> <br /> I wanted you to kiss me,<br /> Kiss me on my cheek,<br /> And we fell in love<br /> Within that first week!<br /> <br /> I want you to hold me<br /> Hold me in your arms<br /> All I want you to do,<br /> Is go everywhere with me,<br /> And be my good luck charm!<br /> <br /> I know you know me,<br /> I know you care,<br /> You are so kind<br /> <br /> I know this is out of the question,<br /> But I love you,<br /> So,<br /> Will you be my Valentine?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> I know that mine will not win, but, I just wanted to take a shot at it ^^ Happy Valentines!
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2013-02-11 20:43:51 by #28017
2013-02-11 20:43:08 by #28017

02-9-2013 at 10:34 PM
Hey ZJ, are there any like specs for the art? Like size wise? Are any actual Ala dog images allowed to be used too? Can we do more than one entry? Preferred saved image type (like PNG, JPG, or GIF)? <br /> Thank you c:<br /> ~LA

02-9-2013 at 10:33 PM
Willow: We would prefer you to choose just one to enter. :3 I'll edit the posts for that.

02-9-2013 at 10:31 PM
Dogs love you with all their heart even if your dirty, poor, rich, famous almost anything dogs will love forever.

02-9-2013 at 10:30 PM
Would be allowed to enter both art and poetry, or just one?<br /> Also, can I wright about a dog breed that is not on Ala?
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2013-02-09 19:33:07 by #27839

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