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Spike at Your Service told entirely in rhymeWe begin with Twilight's books off the shelves,

Stacked to the ceiling, they number in the twelves.

Spike looks and ponders how long reading will take,

When Twilight tells him he should go on a break.

The idea of a break gives spike a great pause,

But soon enough he's sniffing his own smelly claws.

We then hear the start of our ungulated cartoon,

Before Spike soon decides to ride in a balloon.

He finds out quickly that the rope is not taut,

For it doesn't take much force to untie the knot.

In order to catch it Spike takes to the skies,

But upon catching up on its own course it flies.

It lands in the forest with Spike in a fix,

As
Keep Calm and Flutter On told entirely in rhyme.For their princess' visit the ponies prepare,

Of her special guest they are not yet aware.

They know she is joined by someone quite vital,

And soon they are graced by the one with a title.

In a separate cart a statue is towed,

But their identity makes Twilight explode.

For resting in the seat is the one they've abhorred,

Yes, her guest is the villain Discord.

The mares are astounded; they don't want him back!

Does the princess remember his vile attack?

This is not at all what the ponies would choose,

But the situation the princess quickly does defuse.

She reminds them that they handed him a defeat,

Something that they could assur
Just for Sidekicks told entirely in rhymeWe start with some photos of Spike and PeeWee,

Though he is not in this episode, we'll see.

He's discovered by Twilight and at her behest,

The chick is returned to his parents and nest.

Owlowiscious appears, for some reason awake,

And we flip to Spike baking a gem-infused cake.

He munches on his gems as he makes his creation,

Finding them all gone he airs his frustration.

The owl indicates that the chef is to blame,

Causing Spike to sadden and loudly exclaim.

Fluttershy comes by to pawn off her pet,

And Spike soon accepts for her green garnet.

Angel is aghast and catches a ride back,

While Spike seeks to add some more gems to his
Apple Family Reunion told entirely in rhymeWe begin this ep in the Apple's old barn,

Where they're pulling out the quilt that her family will darn.

Applebloom is checking on the sent invitations,

Finding a response from each of her relations.

Granny's eyes widen as she does realize,

That the family has grown a considerable size.

AJ offers to run it as Granny's grown old,

Something Granny is quick to correct and to scold.

But AJ persuades her and begins to plan,

While Granny shows pictures from the event's long span.

She tells of the importance of having a knot,

And we get a cute scene of AJ as a tot.

Granny talks of her cousin and 7-legged racing,

Before we flip to a shot
It's About Time told entirely in rhymeWe begin with Spike and a house of ice cream,

Before Twilight's pacing wakes him from his dream.

Over her schedule she's anxiously scanning,

She's left herself no time for next month's planning!

She laments her choice in not planning ahead,

While Spike takes the chance to go right back to bed.

Still there in the morning, she checks every date,

When into the room someone does apparate.

Twilight is astonished; could this be a fake?

She's seeing herself dressed up as Solid Snake!

At her other's attire Twilight is aghast,

When the other reveals a warning for the past.

Twilight wants to know how she managed this feat,

But they're soon
Sweet and Elite told entirely in rhymeIn Canterlot our episode does begin,

With Rarity choosing to do better than an inn.

To stay the in castle the princess kindly offers,

It's not like it'll be a large dent in her coffers.

Rarity thanks her and goes into the town,

And gets an idea to make Twilight a gown.

She then meets Jet Set and his wife Upper Crust,

But when they find where she's from they leave in disgust.

Rarity can't forget what the pair of them thought,

So she creates something worthy of Canterlot!

She draws up her plans and heads out for supplies,

Before bumping into another, much to her surprise.

She's run into Fancypants and his wife, Fleur De Lis,

And sh
Party of One told entirely in rhymeTwilight is reading for a coming exam,

When she does receive a singing telegram.

For Gummy's birthday there'll be a celebration,

As each friend learns through a singing invitation.

There AJ and RD are playing a game,

When Pinkie announces it is far too tame.

If they only are going for the apples that bobbed,

They're missing the fun and are getting robbed!

They dunk their heads in and find a few jokes,

While Pinkie checks with the rest of the folks.

They all have their fun and say it's a blast,

And Pinkie bemoans that it cannot last.

Twilight remarks they should meet again soon,

Leading to a party the next afternoon.

She invites
Wonderbolt Academy told entirely in rhyme.To start out this one they're enjoying a meal,

while Pinkie hops around with no shortage of zeal.

They take the time to spout some exposition,

as they all await Rainbow Dash's admission.

To the Wonderbolts Academy she has applied,

and we hear how she's awesome before an answer they provide.

At first she reports that she's been rejected,

before revealing the lie and saying she's been selected!

RD soon leaves to the Wonderbolt unknown,

and Pinkie calls out with a giant megaphone.

After the op'ning we look to the skies,

where into the camp Rainbow Dash now flies.

The new recruits end up all forming a line,

before Spitfire does her b
Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 entirely in rhymeWe begin with Flutters asleep in her bed,

Rainbow wakes her up, full of much dread.

Flutters, quite groggy, asks Rainbow why,

And we find out the reason is one Pinkie Pie.

She binges on cider before RD gets her share,

But they soon discover Pinkie has beat them there.

The line of tents stretch as far as she sees,

And RD's want for cider this does not appease.

The next morning the ponies all stand in a line,

Waiting their turns to grab their own stein.

Flutters gets her cider, but it was the last drop,

Just before Rainbow the supply does stop.

The ponies are unhappy they now must abstain,

They begin to grumble and loudly complain.
Games Ponies Play told entirely in rhymeWe begin with a scene from the last episode,

With Twi leaving Spike in their leafy abode.

They go to the train station and prepare to board,

While Dashie tells tales of when she was ignored.

Flashing back to the past we see her rather sad,

As she gives a great shout from the back of her dad.

She vows that the empire won't suffer that fate,

And they all board the train bound for Cadance' estate.

They practice, and practice, and practice some more,

But soon all six end up sprawled out on the floor.

Their train has arrived and they are quite enthralled,

The kingdom looks nicer than they had recalled.

Citizens are working, all eager t
Plans going forward for rhymes and 100 watchersYou all have been supportive and great,
Seemingly pleased with all I create.
From here on out I'll be doing two eps a week,
At least that's what I plan as we speak.
One old episode balanced out with one new,
and until Season 3 ends that I will continue.
So, 100 watchers is coming up rather soon,
and during the Christmas season it's a time opportune.
And though I've not hit that number yet,
I've got something planned, don't you all fret.
Thank you all for your time and attentions,
Have yourselves a great time with your holiday conventions!
Winter Wrap Up told entirely in rhyme.Twilight and Spike are both hitting the hay,

When Twilight awakes for Winter Wrap Up day.

Spike says to use magic and goes back to sleep,

but Twilight refuses; there's tradition to keep!

She gets herself reading and strides into the snow,

Before realizing she's missing the sun's morning glow.

Hours later she's running towards the town square,

As the villagers congregate to listen to the mayor.

As the mayor starts speaking her message becomes clear,

The ponies should strive to do better than last year.

Twilight then ponders where she does belong,

As we get our first full MLP song.

She first tires to help Rainbow's pegasi,

before b
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The Magic Duel told entirely in rhyme.This ep begins with a mare in a cloak,

Through the back alleyways the rain it does soak.

The enigmatic mare soon comes to a shop,

run by a stallion with a Chinese type top.

When asks what he can do for them this night,

the figure points to an object gleaming bright.

A powerful object is this amulet,

and if this pony wants it they'll incur a great debt.

But with a bag of bits thrown on to the table,

we're greeted with a smile that is most unstable.

We then cut to Fluttershy who is having the jitters,

as Twilight casts some spells on her animal critters.

Twi makes them fly in a pattern of infinity,

while Spike keeps boasting of her
Hearth's Warming Eve told entirely in rhyme.So we begin this episode again on a train,

Looking towards their destination each pony does strain.

Towards Canterlot they head for a holiday outing,

they're rather excited and Fluttershy feels like shouting.

Into Canterlot they are eventually bussed,

While we get a quick shot of Jet Set and Upper Crust.

The ponies then walk and play a game of I-Spy,

Though the normal way to play it they certainly defy.

Pinkie buys a house made out of pure gingerbread,

While Scoots gets her tongue stuck on a candy cane while she fed.

We then find out the episode will be good for certain,

when we see Derpy waving at us from behind the red curtain.

One Bad Apple told entirely in rhymeApplebloom starts us off by hiding in an armoire,

She's getting ready to greet a cousin who has traveled in from afar.

Applejack rolls her eyes and tells her not to stress,

while Applebloom dirties her room with all manner of dress.

The pair arrive at the Friendship Express station,

The crusaders arrive and bounce with anticipation.

The crusaders plan out what persuasion they'll need,

and the train finally arrives with the cargo of Babs Seed.

For Babs the crusaders try to meet every need and service,

But upon being swarmed the other filly seems nervous.

They take her to the clubhouse and show her around,

but a positive reaction jus

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'Twas the Night Before Hearth's Warming

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Tomorrow was Hearth's Warming, and all through the tree,
Not one creature stirred in that library.
The socks had been hung on the one fireplace,
In hopes that the princess would soon show her face.

In his bed sleeping sound was baby dragon Spike,
He was looking forward to tomorrow, the scaled little tyke.
Now I in my covers & Owlowiscious on his perch,
Both settled our brains from a day of research.

When out in the village a ruckus arose,
One that awoke me from my comfy doze.
I arose from my slumber and went to the window,
and looked out on the town that was covered in snow.

The moonlight gleamed bright on our quiet town,
All signs of yesterday the snowfall did drown.
When, what do my wondering eyes soon spy,
But a pure black sleigh pulled by eight pegasi!

The snow started swirling in a blinding typhoon,
And I knew it must be the princess of the moon.
Going into a dive they started their run,
With Luna now shouting the name of each one.

"On Flitter, on Chaser, on Soarin' and Surprise,
On Snowflake, on Rainbow, on Derpy and Blue Skies!
To the top of the branches, to the top of the leaves,
We must visit the house of everypony that believes!"

As she gave her blessings the group did proceed,
Flying low to the snow at a breakneck speed.
They came to my tree and began to ascend,
Complete with Luna and the toys her sister would send.

Though it seemed to take no longer than one sec,
I soon heard their hooves stomping out on my deck.
As I whirled around I saw her hop off her ride,
And grabbing her toys in my place she did stride.

She was dressed in her garb from her hoof to her head,
White fluffy trim with the rest velvet red.
A bundle of toys she'd suspended in the air,
And a smile crept up as she got ready to share.

Her eyes were like pools of the deepest shade of blue,
And only her mane could match that kind of hue.
She had a long face and was lacking her crown,
But her new red cap held even more renown.

Her smile had turned to a full-fledged grin,
And pulling out a ruby she prepared to begin.
She stifled her noise as she gingerly trotted,
Before making sure Spike received the gifts she'd allotted.

Her garb was quite silly and I muffled my laugh,
She was doing all this on the children's behalf.
We did not speak, but that was her choice,
The princess was not known for her softness of voice.

She filled up our socks as quiet as she could,
Before turning to face me right where I stood.
She looked me in the eyes and gave me a wink,
And I knew in that moment that we were in sync.

She flew out to her sleigh and motioned to her team,
And they began flying to keep up Luna's scheme.
But I heard her exclaim, as she prepared to leave,
"Cheers from your princess and merry Hearth's Warming Eve!"

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'Twas the Night Before Hearth's Warmingby ~Rhyming-Zecora

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The original has been my favorite rhyme for all time,

So to not do it justice would be seen as a crime.

Here's hoping you all enjoy my best,

Because here's one in which I put myself to the test.
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If you want to see more of this different Saint Nick,

Check out this link to Sakatagintoki's pic!

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©2012-2013 ~Rhyming-Zecora
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*LittleSnowyOwl Jan 4, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
:iconbwavoplz: Fantastic!
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~MarissaSunshine Dec 26, 2012  Hobbyist Filmographer
This was a fantastic pony spin on the original poem I grew up with. I like your version a lot. :3
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~godzgirl316 Dec 25, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
great poem, I loved it! thanks for sharing your skill!
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~Rhyming-Zecora Dec 25, 2012
Thank you very much, Godzgirl three:sixteen,

Check out some of my others to break your routine!

I believe you will enjoy some others I've wrote,

And if you'd like your own rhyme just send me a note!
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=Infinitoa Dec 24, 2012
Damn you're good. That's what I call a perfect poem, I read it with the rythm of Zecora and heard her voice in my head while doing it.

Now I know you're gonna answer with a poem,
Thanks in advance and please keep it goin' /)^3^(\
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~Rhyming-Zecora Dec 24, 2012
Thank you Infitoa, keep going I will,

And you should as well; you've got some great skill!

Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year,

Here's hoping you're able to partake in the cheer!
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~Karach0s Dec 23, 2012
Such a beautiful poem, but I was quite surprised,
to see the brash pegasi as the reindeer disguised. :D
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~Rhyming-Zecora Dec 23, 2012
Well you see, it's a special time of the year,

They'll put aside their egos in order to spread cheer.

For this night alone Rainbow Dash will act humble,

Though if you ask her about it she'll certainly grumble.
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Mood: Love ~AutumnNightsBreeze Dec 23, 2012
*slow clap*
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~Rhyming-Zecora Dec 23, 2012
Thank you very much for your kind applause,

I know you'd not clap if you didn't have cause.

Check out my rhymes of some of the episodes,

Hopefully you'll enjoy them before my novelty erodes!
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