Chapters The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
As make your journey through Canterlot, you will descend upon the town of Ponyville. A friendly atmosphere can be felt as you arrive in this vibrant area of Equestria. Watching over the ponies of Ponyville, and making sure that everyday acitvities run smoothly is Mayor Mare. She is dedicated in serving her fellow ponies by making sure they have homes that are safe to live in, an evironment that is free of polution, and that peace can be spread.
Making your way through Ponyville, you will meet a wide array of ponies that would always have the time to say "hello" and "how are you". With all the faces you will meet, there is a distinguished and renowned group of six mares that you definitely will want to meet. Renowned throughout Equestria, they are known as the Mane Six or The Elements of Harmony. When Equestria is in danger they are the ones to always answer the call, and are never afraid of a challenge. They are the Elements of Honesty, Magic, Laughter, Kindness, Loyalty, and Generosity.
Twilight’s Journey
Studying the art of magic since she was a young filly
As a loyal student she spent all of her time carefully reading
Princess Celestia asked of Twilight to start some special research
Arriving in Ponyville she found five wonderful and loyal friends
Honest and True
As a hardworking mare that was raised on the farm
The love she has for her family is unconditional and true
Her bond she shares with her friends is faithful and strong
When you come across a challenge in life she will always have your back
The Most Loyal of Ponies
As she soars above the clouds at the speed of the light
She has six wonderful friends and a pet tortoise named Tank
Since she was a filly she had a burning passion to achieve a dream
On the outside she may appear to be oozing with cockiness and brash
Gentle yet Timid
She is a beautiful Pegasus with a heart of pure love
A cottage sits atop of a hilltop which she calls home
Her heart is strong with unconditional love, but can be fragile
She is a very caring and loving mare so be careful not to make her cry
A Rare Beauty
A smooth mane of royal purple flows freely like a river
She goes in search of rare gems to create elegant dresses
However, she knows she won’t succeed without her dear friends
Her name is rare for it personifies beauty of the highest quality
Lovably Pink
If you are in search of something sweet to eat
As a filly, she was raised one a desolate dull rock farm
A heart filled with glee she enjoys sharing a heartwarming laugh
A pony possessing a bubbly and lovable personality that leaves you with a smile
Written by: Jason Anderson
The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
A Cutie Mark Ques - A Poem
While you are walking around Ponyville saying hello to all the ponies, watch out or you will might get hit with a trio of fillies coming full speed with one riding a scooter hooked to a wagon with two riding in the back. Once you get your head straight and shake the cobwebs out you will come face to face with the town's notorious group known as The Cutie Mark Crusaders.
Making up this rag tag trio are the sweet southern bell AppleBloom, but mess with her family such as her older sister Applejack she wouldn't mind giving you a good bucking or two. Next is the oh sweet and lovable unicorn filly Sweetie Bell whose beauty is as awe inspiring as her older sister Rarity's. With super charm, she will warm up your heart during the coldest of weather. Finally, finishing out the CMC is the awesome dare devil pegasus Scootaloo. She is always enjoys the rush that comes in blazing through Ponyville on her cherished scooter. Unfortunately, unlike the other two, she doesn't have an older sister to look up to and share life's moments with. However, her heart beams when she is around her idol Rainbow Dash, because she dreams of being taken under her wing and become her big sister.
Together all three of them have made it a mission in life to achieve their cutie marks. They try everything from deep sea diving to animal handling, but they end up with the short end of the stick with each attempt. However, they refuse to give up, because they are determined to not only earn their cutie marks, but find out what their talents are.
A Cutie Mark Quest
As a new day dawns, upon a new journey they embark;
Try after try they end up failing, but they never learn to quit
If you need something repaired you can always call on Applebloom;
Lastly you have Scootaloo who enjoys the thrill of life’s adventures
The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
A Zebra's Mystique - A Poem
After meeting all of the wonderful residents of Ponyville, the Mane Six, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders you will depart from the town and come across the dark isolated wooded area of Equestria known as the Everfree Forest. Most ponies fear this forest, because it is inhabited by ferocious beasts, creepy critters, and terrifying looking trees.
If you feel you are up to the challenge of venturing into these forbidden woods, be prepared to come face to face with vicious timberwolves. Made from the branches and leaves of trees, these wolf-like creatures will not hesitate to attack you and shred you to pieces. Yet, these dangerous animals can easily be handled by burning them with fire or making them hit a hard surface causing them shatter into splinters. Beware not to stick around, because they have the ability to reform with they own spcial healing magic.
If you survive a timberwolf attack, do not begin to think you are out of the clear just yet. As you venture deeper into the forest, another beast waiting within the shadows of the trees is the manticore. With the head and body of a lion, and the wings of a dragon the manticore appears to be deadly, but deep down it is a gentle creature. Like the bear of mother Earth, a manticore's only request is you don't bother it and it will not bother you. However, if this creature may have a thorn stuck in it's paw, show it kindness by taking it out, and the manticore will shower you with licks of affection.
Should you dare to continue on in the Everfree Forest, you will come across a tree that is also the home of the couldron brewing zebra known as Zecora. Living alone in her hut, Zecora is the local witch doctor when it comes to concoction home made remedies for the other ponies of Ponyville if they fall ill. If you are looking for something to cure a common cold or something to just make you feel warm inside Zecora is the zebra you would want to meet.
A Zebra’s Mystique
Within a deep dark forbidden forest lives a solitary mare
Once she was feared because she was different on the outside
Venturing out in search of herbal ingredients for her special brew
Take the time to acquaint with this zebra and witness her mystique
Written by: Jason Anderson
The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
A King and Queen's Chaos - A Poem
In the land of Equestria you will come across a vast array of good-hearted, fun-loving, and down to earth ponies that you can always count on in the time of need. Yet, when there is good, there always has to be evil that follows. Although there are plenty of good ponies for you to meet, there are those who have blackened hearts who are hell bent on gaining power.
One such monarch is King Sombra, the once dark ruler of one of Equestria's most esteemed kingdoms simply known as The Crystal Empire. Ruling with an iron hoof he would take over the throne turning all who shimmered with crystal beauty into his obedient slaves. Casting dark crystals all over the empire and taking possession of the powerful crystal heart, King Sombra fed off the suffering of the crystal ponies and his thirst for power was ever growing. Feeling he had total control, he was overthrown by the Goddesses of Equestria Princess Celestia and her young sister Princess Luna. With their united power they was able to banish him and turn him into nothing but shadow.
However, King Sombra hid the crystal heart away from the crystal ponies leaving them in a depressed manner for one thousand years. When he returned one thousand years later, he attempted to once again take control of the throne he once held. He was close in doing so, but he met his match in the royal family of the Crystal Empire, Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor. With the help of Twilight Sparkle and her friends, the royal family and the rest of the crystal ponies was able to succumb King Sombra to the power of light forcing him into oblivion for eternity. The Crystal Empire would enjoy the rest of existence in peace and harmony.
Now the royal family of Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor almost didn't come to be due to the meddling of another wicked monarch known as Queen Chrysalis. Empress of the changeling army, Chrysalis has the ability to change into the form of any mare she chose. With this power to her disposal she changed into the form of Princess Cadence and locked her away in the deep dark caves under the kingdom of Canterlot. Also, she used the technique of mind control to mesmerize Prince Shining Armor making him fall in love with her. She fed off that love to gain power in order to allow her loyal subjects to reign supreme over Equestria.
True love would not be denied though as Princess Cadence was released by her soon to be sister-in-law Twilight Sparkle. Finally freed, Cadence was able to use her magic of true love to break the spell of Queen Chrysalis over Shining Armor. Once brought back to reality, Shining Armor joined together with Cadence to finally blow Queen Chrysalis away into irrelevancy.
If one day you are staying in Equestria and feel rain pouring down, but it is rain of chocolate coming from clouds made of cotton candy, then you are the victim of the chaotic hijinks of the one and only Discord. A hybrid of many other creatures, he is the master of chaos who enjoys watching the land turned upside down and nothing but confusion happening. With the snap of his fingers he can make cute cuddly animals turn into big ferocious beasts. He has the ability to defy the laws of nature to boggle the mind of all come into his presence.
He was once casted into stone by the Elements of Harmony after he tried to rule Equestria with his reign of chaos. After time, Princess Celestia felt Discord needed to be reformed so she could try to convince him to use his powers for good instead of bad. She left this great task to the bearer of the element of kindness, the shy and timid Fluttershy. The rest of the Mane Six didn't trust Discord at all, but Fluttershy was determined to succeed at his reformation. Giving him the gift of friendship, Fluttershy was able to turn Discord over to the side of good.
A King and Queen’s Chaos
A ruthless monarch hungry for power of a crystal empire
With the ability to change into the form of another at will
Chaos seemed to spread across the land in time without end
Even in a harmonious land of ponies good and evil still fight
The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
After a fun-filled, thrilling, and adventurous trek through the wonderful land of Equestria, be sure to make one final stop at Canterlot. As you make your way to Canterlot Castle, be sure to admire the beauty that surrounds you and experience just a taste of the lifestyle which the ponies of Canterlot live. However, thought they may possess great wealthy, they would be honored to have you as a guest in their home.
When you arrive at the castle, inform the guards that will stand watch that you would like to bid farewell to the princesses before you depart from Equestria. Skeptical the guards will be of you, but trusting that your actions are sincere they will allow you passage through the great doors into the towering structure. As you enter into the great hall, you will see carefully crafted stain-glassed murals of Equestria, the Elements of Harmony, and the many provinces.
Then you shall be summoned to the chambers of the Goddess of the Sun Princess Celestia and the Goddess of the Moon Princess Luna. Awaiting to greet you will stand the two royal siblings surrounded by their loyal subjects, the bearers of the Elements of Harmony, the Mane Six along with a certain baby dragon, and the rest of the great ponies you have come in close bonds with while touring in Ponyville.
A celebration of not only your arrive but your departure would all be orchestrated by the lovable pink and hyper party pony herself Pinkie Pie. She would have the entire room filled with streamers, confetti pouring down, games to play, great music, and all with the help of her trusted party cannon. She might be sad to see you leave, but she would leave you with a breathtaking (literally) hug that you can remember forever. Be sure to assure her that you would return someday so her fluffy mane won't deflate, and she would be honored to gift you with a care package filled with a wide assortment of all her favorite sweet treats.
Not only will you leave with treats that are sweet, but maybe the faithful and strong country mare Applejack will give you a bushel of her prized apples from her farm of Sweet Apple Acres. Then you could tell your family and friends that you have tasted some of the best darn tasting apples you have ever tasted, but they do not come from the produce section of a supermarket. It is hard to get Applejack to shed a tear, so she would just tip her brown cowboy hat to you and give you a good firm hoofshake.
With food to take back home there is always the issue of some fashion ware to take with you. Surely, you wouldn't want to travel back to your home town without a fine assortment of clothes. That honor would be more than taken by the fashionista of Ponyville Rarity. She would be proud to create a fabulous suit or dress for you to take with you free of charge. Just be sure to tell your family and friends about her, so if they ever want something elegant or debonair to wear they know Rarity is the one to go to. Also, she might just give you a small bag of precious gems in which she uses in her designs.
With a delicate heart, the one you would see shed more tears than the others is the kind yet timid pegasus Fluttershy. She might speak to you very quietly, but her tenderness will show in a warm and comforting hug in which she will gift you with. If you are careful with her she would give you a sweet nuzzle along your cheek. Always good with animals, if you need a caretaker for your pet if you go on vacation or business trip, she would always be pleased to watch after your pet.
Then next will be the duo of Twilight Sparkle and her number one assistant and best friend Spike the dragon. Twilight would also gift you with a hug, and also probably one of her most treasured books from the Golden Oaks Library for you to read. If you are willing, she might even cast a spell on you that could allow you the ability to walk on the clouds of Equestria next time you visit. Give Spike a little ruffle of his green spikes and tell him that he could have the bag of gems that Rarity gave you if you feel you don't need the gems, because he would love them to eat and knowing that they came from the mare of his dreams.
Princess Celestia and her younger sister Princess Luna will give you a respectful bow as they have been touched by your presence in their land. Together they could give you a pendant or some sort of magical charm that could transport you easily back to your home, and also bring you back to Equestria if you decide to return.
At last, and certainly not least there is the coolest and fastest flier of all Equestria, the one and only Rainbow Dash. Not the one to become sappy, Rainbow will simply give you a hoof bump and tell you that she will catch you on the flip side. Yet she would be more than honored to gift you with the chance tp witness her stunning maneuver known as the Sonic Rainboom.
The rest of the Mane Six and the princesses will guide you onto the balcony of the highest tower of Canterlot Castle to watch Rainbow Dash prepare for her awesome air show. Gaining speed as she smashes through clouds, she will sky rocket straight up into the sky flapping her cyan wings and pose for dramatic effect. Making sure she is high enough from the ground she will shoot down towards Canterlot like a torpedo creating a field of momentum around her. Then when the time is right she will blast herself through the pocket of air surrounding her creating a fisure of a spectacular rainbow to wash over the land of Equestria leaving you in awe.
After preparing to leave, just say one more goodbye to all of those who you have come to meet and form strong friendships with. Visiting the land of Equestria would be an experience you would never forget, and you will believe that there can be harmony spread across the land where you live, just as long as you believe and never give up on your family and friends.
The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
Of Day and Night - A Poem
In the world of Equestria, there is a day and there is a night just like Earth. The day is ruled by the Goddess of the sun, Princess Celestia, and the night is ruled by the Goddess of the moon, Princess Luna. Together, these royal sisters rule over Equestria with honor, loyalty, and truth. They live and rule from their castle in the city of Canterlot. Yet, these two sibling haven't always lived in peace and harmony.
Of Day and Night
However, these two princesses didn’t always live in peace
Without choice the eldest banished her sister for one thousand years
In time the bond that once was broken would be carefully reformed
Written by: Jason Anderson
Author's Note
Now I know poems aren't really fanfics, but I hope I do justice at least. Please let me know if there is something I need to work on, or edit. Thank you.
The Land of Equestria: A Poet's Journey
A Noble Creature - A Poem
Among all the ponies of Ponyville exists a creature that is the only one of his species that makes his home with Twilight Sparkle at the Golden Oaks Library. Spike the baby dragon is Twilight Sparkle's loyal assistant, and unlike other dragons of mythical legend he is small in stature. Short and stout, Spike has a big heart for all of the ponies. Rarely, he will suffer from the illness of dragon's greed which will cause him to excessively grow into a monstrous rampaging beast.
His favorite food is different colored gems, and he will eat them in any type of sweet treat or by themselves. Not only is he Twilight's number one assistant, but also little brother or son in a way. When Twilight was a filly she hatched him from a mystical egg as an entrance exam in to the school of gifted unicorns. Given permission from her teacher Princess Celestia, Twilight took Spike under her care and taught him all that a baby should learn in their early years. As Twilight's assistant he helps clean up the library when books are scattered about, cook the meals for Twilight or their friends if they have a picnic, and send friendship reports which Twilight writes to Princess Celestia through the way of a magical green flame.
Spike has developed a strong friendship with not only Twilight, but also the rest of the Mane Six since arriving in Ponyville. A friendship that shall never be broken.
A Noble Creature
Emerald green spikes trace from top of his skull to the base of his tail
As a noble creature he is also a loyal friend always there in the time of need
His heart beats passionately when he lays his eyes on a certain pearl white mare
Although he is not a pony, his friends treat him like family just alike
Written by: Jason Anderson