explication

Squirtle, written by myself, is a quick and snappy acrostic poem that packs a lot of punch and meaning behind its rough exterior. though everyone thinks squirtle is the cute and innocent little pokémon, this poem demonstrates the power within if you look under that shell you know you'll find a fire that can't be put out. if any of you got the 'immobilized by love' allusion then i know you're a real pokémon fan, knowing thats what happens when your opponent uses the move 'attract'. there was no rhyme scheme, but i felt it was necessary because squirtle needs no rhythm except the pounding waves of the sea.

thank you for your time err body! this was my last poem and i will now begin taking pictures and creating my calendar! thanks for tuning in guys! blasting off one more time! ----- steven and ash

Squirtle

Squirtle, the starter that makes your heart shine
Quarrels turn into friendships with him by your side
Understand the power within that shell
Immobilized by love you will be when seeing this creature
Remarkably strong, a confident fighter till the end
Treat him well and you will be highly rewarded
Losing is not an option with this hero by your side
Emotions grow like flowers, a companion for ever.

Sonnet explication

If you didn't recognize that last one, it was a Shakespearian sonnet, with an ababcdcdefefgg rhyme scheme (yes gg for all you gamers out there). it was hard to write a sonnet, but i was able to tap into my emotional reserves as a pokéfan and pull that one out of the hat. i expressed the meaning of pokémon in someone's life and how the love for this wonderful game never really does go away, once you've played it will be with you forever and thats something really special. sorry for the short recap on that poem but it's got me a little teared up right now, it was kind of emotionally draining, if i have more to add i'll get back later, thanks guys :)

-Steven

The Best Past Time

I don't know how to live without
The thrill, the fun, the game
There was never any doubt
Playing it there was no shame
It consumed my free time
Pokémon was my thought process
I finally caught a Mr. Mime
I knew this game was ageless
Spending hours leveling up
For a valiant fight in the next gym
How i adore my piplup
The chances of winning never slim
Pokémon is my heart, my brain, my life
I just might have to marry it, make it my wife.

Dragonite's explication

I chose to write a limerick becuase its super fun! just like pokémon! also i wrote a bunch of limericks back in elementary school and thought it'd be nice to revisit that time in my life. i think this poem really shows how dragonite can be the calm or friendly beast, a sweetheart at heart yet a powerful fighter. also kudos if you got the berry reference, for those of you who don't know in some of the newer pokémon games you can feed your pokémon berries to improve their health or stats. the one i was referring to is the 'cheri' berry which heals paralysissss. thats it for now guize, hope you've enjoyed my blog, only 2 more poems to go, both of which will be written by me...get excite.

lolling at cats err day - Ash/Steven

Young Dragonite

There once was a young dragonite
But all that he did was fight
He then ate a berry
That tasted like cherry
And now he's as calm as night

Ma Babay / cubone's mom explication

i was lucky to find this poem, im lucky to find all my poems actually, you'd be surprised how many bad poems about pokémon there are. anyways i thoroughly enjoyed cubone's mother, for all of you who played some of the original pokémon games or leaf green/fire red you know what this relates to, when you have to beat team rocket in lavender town to put marowak to rest. aaanyways this poem is an allusion to that and i feel it portrays that situation perfectly. but it also shows the other side, how cubone felt about his mom which is really cute. the rhyme scheme is AABB CCDD etc. even though the rhymes aren't complicated i think its nice that the author simplified the poem to really get the key ideas across to the reader. the symbolic meaning of wearing marowak's skull in the poem is really powerful and really resonates with me. the last 4 lines are also very powerful, they represent the sacrifice made by cubone's mother to save him, something everyone can relate with, another real life situation that pokémon can help us understand. again, credit to leadermarine from Pokélyrics, wish i knew who you were.

- steven

Cubone's Mother - by leadermarina from Pokélyrics Archive

My dear mother died in vain, 
Just to protect me from all pain.
I tried to save her, but I'm not very tough,
I guess I just wasn't good enough.
I think of her everyday,
And about how stupid Team Rocket is going to pay.
The days now go by so fast,
But I can't keep living in the past.
I wear my mother's old skull, 
To honor her in all her glory.
And maybe, just maybe,
One day I'll stand at her side,
And all my fears will run away and hide.
But until that time I will live in tears,
And in silent and horrid fears.
Everyday I will cry for my mother,
My mother who died in vain, 
To save me from all pain.

Explication

Houndooom in the gloom has a rhyme scheme of AABA, CCDC etc. a powerful rhyme scheme starting with a rhyming couplet really grabs the readers attention and gives the poem a good flow when reading it.  Another poem about pokémon that doesn't actually mention the pokémon (Houndoom) until about 2/3 of the way down. i think this is really important because readers won't discard the poem as childish or amateur because the actual role of pokémon is limited so we can sit back and enjoy the real art in the poem.  The allusions to the life of a wolf really create an image of the pokémon before you see the picture which i think is very powerful, arcanine 909 did a great job on this poem, i wish i could find out her real name, but she was too shy to take credit for her outstanding piece of literature, she's like a suicune, so beautiful yet near impossible to find, i will always be on the chase for arcanine 909.

chasing suicunes err day - ash/steven

Poor Houndoom in the Gloom! - by Arcanine 909

Doom, Doom!
In the dark gloom
You see red eyes
In the cave room
Howl, Howl!
Hear that yowl?
A dark creature
Is on the prowl!
Swish, swish!
Here it wish
To not be shunned
To not be wolfish
There, there!
Oh beware!
See it growl
And then shed a tear!
Go, go!
See it bellow
Try to be friendly
Yet not coming off mellow!
Poor, poor Houndoom 
Lost and alone
No family there
Born with a harsh tone!
Fire, fire!
He’s now angry
Uses his flame thrower
Not at all cheery
Angry Houndoom 
Walks alone 
Sad and raged
With no home!
Houndoom, Houndoom in the gloom...

Explication

I found this poem of 'Umbreon and I' and had to share it with ma fans. it really shows you the deep connection someone can have with a pokémon on a personal level. There isn't a concrete rhyme scheme, but the poet uses multiple rhyming couplets to make specific lines stand out for the reader. there's an allusion to leo and gemini partway through the poem that i really enjoyed, it was great, i love stars. that line scored a critical hit on me as i read it, can't get enough stars, i love stars. Umbreon really fits into this poem, its a night time pokémon which is the setting of the poem and it's fairly quiet and serene which is the mood of the poem. the author did a great job with this poem, the rhyming, the allusions, the pokémon. fantastic, i love stars.

getting mad critz err day - Ash/Steven

Umbreon and I - by Ruby Cheung

Umbreon and I
Walk under starry skies at night
Feeling moonbeams in our hearts
Trailing stardust in our wake
The currents of time blend
Across the heavens
Across the shadows
This is timelessness
This is the caress
Of falling stars
On a carousel of stars
On a ship across the sky
Umbreon and I
Trace the patterns in the sky
Past leo and gemini
Under the smile of the moon
Under light as gentle as the touch of falling snow
In reflections of the moon's glow
Shining in your golden eyes
Umbreon and I
Make this night our own
The sun shall be unknown
Within our voice in whispers
The night is ours forever
Just Umbreon and I

Vulpix - - - - Explicaaaation

Vulpix was an original cinquain poem originally written by myself originally. its about one of the original pokémons Vulpix (a fire type - evolves into ninetales with a fire stone) from the original games red/blue/yellow. the cinquain is in the style of syllables: 1st line = 2 syllables (s), 2nd line = 4s, 3rd is 6s, 4th is 8s and the last is back to 2s where i used the repetition of vulpix to provide resonance. so far the blog has been doing good thanks to all you fans out there, please keep commenting and post what pokémon you'd like me to catch with my poems.

blasting off again  - - - ASH/STEVEN

The Friendly Fire

Vulpix
A helping hand
The quiet fire of Pele
Raging for truth and victory
Vulpix

Pokémon What Happened You- Alex Day

Ok, i dont actually have have the poem/ballad that alex wrote because he made it in the form of a youtube video which he posted on the website G4tv.com (see the link below). i chose his ballad to be included in this project and my blog because it really hits pokéfans where it hurts, right in the jigglypuffs. We can all relate to how modernized pokémon has become and we think about the simpler times of red and blue, even yellow the special edition. I feel strongly that this is a great ballad because of his use of repetition (What happened to you? ---i miss the music too) as well as the rhyme scheme (abcb, defe etc). there's one line where he harmonizes with the background music when he talks about team rocket, that line is a 1-hit KO for me, like fissure or sheer cold for you pokéfans. thats about it for this ballad/explication, you guys should definitely check out more alex day, he's a great musician and he has a british accent!!!!!1111!!!!

here is the promised link: Alex Day's Pokémon Ballad

Theme Song Explication

Fyi, the song was written and originally performed by Jason Paige which is why i mentioned him at the top. i posted this poem because i felt like it's the most well known poem/song about pokémon worldwide and anyone who knows pokémon will connect with it. the irresistible rhyme scheme make it a fun read and a great listen. i feel like the song represents the true spirit of pokémon and the journey everyone goes through as a trainer, always battling to reach the top and everything else is unacceptable. i hope you guys enjoyed hearing this as much as  i did, check out the a cappella link at the bottom!

blasting off again!
Ash/Steven

Jason Paige - Pokémon Theme Song

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Teach Pokemon to understand
The power that's inside

Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all--
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon!
Ooooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend

Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all--
Our hearts so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Pokemon!

Gotta catch 'em all!

Gotta catch 'em all!

Yeeaa.

Every challenge along the way
With courage I can face
I will battle everyday
To claim my rightful place

Come with me the time is right
There's no better team
Arm in arm we'll win the fight
It's always been our dream

Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all--
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon!
Ooooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend

Pokemon!
Gotta catch 'em all--
Our hearts so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Pokemon!

Gotta catch 'em all!

Gotta catch 'em all!

Pokémon!


A Cappella Pokémon Theme Song

Pikachu Haiku Explication

Hey everyone! Hope you enjoyed my haiku! i chose to write a haiku because for one, its only 3 lines, but i also thought the rhyme of pikachu and haiku was too hard to resist. it was kind of hard to write but i did my best to include some key characteristics of pikachu as portrayed on the show as Ash's best friend as well as a poweful pokémon. anways give it a read and comment pls!

PIKACHUUUUU

Pikachu Haiku (it rhymes!)

Gentle thunderstorm
Best friend, powerful fighter
Says pika-pika

Pikachu Remix

Explication of Deadly Silence

I was quite shocked when i discovered this poem on the internet, I had no idea someone could write something so dark and deep about Pokémon but Samantha (she also goes by Dreamer) really proved me wrong with this one. Right from the title the poem grabbed my attention and from then on i couldn't stop reading, it was like seeing a really rare pokémon in a regular patch of grass, what a thrill. I like how the author wrote the whole thing with quotation marks at the start/end so you can almost hear it being read aloud which i thought was cool. As well i really like how she didn't mention pokémon until the end of the poem which really makes it believable and i love the concept of pokémon losing control of the 'beast within' as she says. Overall it gives a great twist to how you think about pokémon and i thoroughly enjoyed this poem.

Blasting off again! - Steven J

Deadly Silence by Samantha Duncan

"It pains my soul
To witness this
To watch this...
It's slowly happening
The peace is deteriorating.

It shatters my heart
to hear the moans
to hear the groans
of those who have fallen.

You who know no mercy
You who share no fate
All who carry the weight of deception
Upon their backs
Can unlatch themselves
from the grieve
that plagues mankind.

The pokemon of the land...
The pokemon of the sea....
The pokemon of the air....
Their power clash
And none shall survive.

The world shall be barren
haunted by the souls
of those innocent pokemon
that lost control
of the beast within."

Explication

I chose to create a parody of Dylan Thomas's poem because it is a very well known piece of literature that lots of people ill connect to, especially since we went over it in class. i found it a little difficult to connect the poem to my theme, but it wasn't too hard once i got going. i just had to switch up some words and lines, change some rhymes but it worked itself out by the time i got to the last line.  I would talk about poetic devices and such, but that would be listing the same ones as in the real poem, other than allusions to the world of pokémon or certain alliterations that i destroyed by inserting words of my own. I hope you liked my parody, Do not go Gentle in that Pokéball, so please leave comments below!

Blasting off again! - Steven

Do not go Gently into that Pokéball

 (a parody of Do not Go Gentle into That Good Night---by Dylan Thomas)

Do not go gentle into that pokéball
You should fight and battle until the end of day
Growl, growl don't let him catch you all

Though wise pokémon know trainers are tall
Freedom is perfect chaos every day and night
Do not go gently into that pokéball

Good pokémon go by and cry at the wall
Their last free battle lost, servants for life
Growl, growl don't let him catch you all

Wild pokémon, who used to sing before they fall
Too weak they were when men came through the wet
Do not go gentle into that pokéball

Grave men, yearning slaves, some to call
Blind by flash, they are lost in their head's desert
Growl, growl don't let him catch you all

And you, my friend, there on that sad night
Hands blank as a sheet of paper, nothing at all
Do not go gentle into that pokéball
Growl, growl don't let him catch you all