In the NOVLdom of IP,

That a Castle there opened so you might know

Of the NOVLs who there be;--

And this Castle's designed for no other thought

Than to share this fantasy.

The Castle's a place and it's our place,

In the land of poetry,

Share our lives and see through our eyes--

The Castle and our dreams--

Look into our hearts, gaze into our souls

Sharing ourselves here is our theme.

And this is the reason that some time ago,

To the NOVLdom of IP,

Eight poets flew high and into the light

To fulfill their hearts' greatest dreams,

To share with you all wise words of insight

Into life's complicated scheme.

And, Bec, fearless leader and our tie that binds,

Writer sublime, of heart bold and true:--

Yes! She is the reason (and all should know,

the board runs without much ado)

That we are a soul-mated crew

Tried, proven, and true.

Most brilliant light and such a delight

A graceful writer is she--

This gentle, bright glas we see--

We bask in Brit's beams of undying dreams

While Thalia writes musically

And Smile casts spells of enchantment

o'er all that we see

From the high castle walls of IP:--

For a masquerade does Teque implore

Unmasking the revelry;

Gaea writes of mystery and magical wiles

While not so lovingly;

From Nymph comes brooding metaphor

Midst rustling leaves in her garden.

Come...we wait,

restlessly,