------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An Infinite war The Radiance and the Dire A Bloody dance of death.

-tallavi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Day before Christmas Poem

I was sitting at home on Christmas Eve Waiting for Santa to give me a Dota2 Beta key I turn on my comp, and open Steam Open up my email, then I scream Because I still havent won a Dota2 Beta key I go on Steam only to see, something horrifying to me 12 of my friends have Dota2 Beta key I jump on Skype, to ask if they have spares They laugh and say Id rather eat Ursa the Bear Im so mad and that I was pulling out my hair I asked one of them lets go 1 vs. 1 in Dota to see whos best So I play Pudge because he better than the rest Then he picks Anti-Mage and Im oh like fudge 30 minutes in, Im feeding and I just might quit I catch him trying for Roshan and he almost has it Rot gets turned on, and somehow I kill Roshan He kills me but I have the Aegis and come back to life Then he blinks but I blindly hook him back, now his in strife I use my ultimate on him, his dead and I cant be stopped His down for 70 seconds, and I push all the way through top I won Over Skype I can hear him cursing and screaming Then he says hes reporting me, youve got to be dreaming Whatever I say, I turn my comp off then go to sleep Its Christmas today, and I wake up only to weep I still havent won a key Doesnt matter anymore, its gg I open Steam only to see, Mr Grinchs Poem Contest Word is opened, and I write this and I hope its the best

-andyyduong ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Azwraith the phantom lancer, had a very deadly lance, and if you ever saw it, you would probably say oh crap. All of the other players, used to laugh and say OP, they never let poor Azwraith, join in any deadly games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Newell came to say: "Azwraith with

your lance so sharp, won't you join our game tonight?" Then all the players loved him, as they shouted out with glee, Azwraith the phantom lancer, is insanely OP! -mala_chor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Balanar, is farming in the forest The kills of Heroes, leaves him cold. For gangs and Misses he gives eight and waits eagerly for the night. But who comes suddenly round the corner? It is DK, the brave warrior! The Balanar catch a stun Doom is also running up the still. The NS alignment, he flamet, he blubbered! Doomed by Lucifer he runs for his life. Reached the base, with pain and distress, Zeus casts Ulti and now he is death. Balanar is pale, because he was as handsome rich ... Now, almost absent in the 1000 gold! Such was not the thing he want. He just wanted a peaceful farming, The team was just too stupid to warning. The Doom cannot believe it either flamet and immediately to the stealer. Zeus said: "Dude, Kill is Kill! I steal, steal what I will! " He starts the same hard flame After 30 sec: "Zeus left the game." Now its night... NS feels his power. Quickly, he searched for the silly DK Because he wants his revenge, death and decay. He throws his Black King Bar rarely quick in fear of the stun this stupid dragon did The Dragon Knight is down but nevertheless Now he sees Luci and want to bring him death. He sees Lucifer already dead, The HP bar turns into red. He just enjoys taking revenge on Doom ... Ten Techimines, it makes BOOUUMM. -FIST OF MILOO

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Christmas happiness through Dota 2 Funny. Usually when christmas is coming. I know what i want, what gives me away? My talking. This christmas i haven't asked for anything, because i can't. Because the key for dota 2 is give by the real santa claus Not your mom, dad or whoever tucks you in your bed. I want to let out some steam, i go and do some training then check my gifts, nothing there. So i eat some ice cream. Sometimes beginning to wonder, if i've been bad. I know i'm not perfect and altho that makes me sad. I'll never lose hope for the key that is why i'll keep coming back. I keep staring at my Steam, every day till the day i get the key. Hope this christmas santa will set me free. Through steam the happiness will shine bright and breed. When everyone gets an invite or one third get a key. Every day i wonder, does santa even consider me? To me santa is the playdota bot from the forums, you see. And now that chrismas i so close. I hope to get the gift soon so i can help my allies to destroy my foes.^ May it be as dazzle, the shamanistic troll Or tiny who can really face roll. What i want to hear at christ is not christmas carols or songs. Just the song from the dota 2 menu and feel the thrill of battle. If i get and invite, later on a key. I will join the santas dota 2 elves. I will help to spread the christmas joy, i ill help to make sure that the keys scatter. But no matter who wins, i will be happy. And at christmas, even happier. The christmas spirit is strong, so no matter who wins none can say that it's wrong. Merry christmas for the winner Merry christmas to dota 2 Merry christmas to the developer team merry christmas to ice frog. And most of all, merry christmas to all of you at discuss dota two You are one with the christmas spirit, and i've made great friend, i

want to thank you too. And i'm sure that some day we will all enjoy the legacy of Dota 2. Altho we win, we must make sure to be with you families Dota 2 can wait and family stays. On Christmas, for your family, you should pray. -Disturbing Cat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peaceful Night Cold was the ground, Dark was the night Cease the war, End the fight Cold was the heart, Dark was the mind Release the hatreds, Love is what you'll find Across a sky of moon and stars Don't mind the noise of the cars Get dragged to a serene paradise Smile gently and close your eyes Walk through the path of light Kiss your love ones as you say goodnight Sweet dreams may you have Sleep tight in this Peaceful Night -ebm_winner

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE ARE FRIENDS Our mind has no walls, Our love has no limits, We will not be apart Because We are friends In each books were study, and each words we leaned We will share it together, Because we are friends We will stand beside you when you are sad , and we will share happiness together. My dear friends i can see your face from your eyes,because we are friends. At first we shared our friendship,

and opened our hearts then we found something that is common between us God has joined us like a , chain in a thread , to be together always. -Riki.w0w <3 cYx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Steam was made by developers , developers were made by humans , humans were created by god . God gave birth to steam and steam were treated like god by gamers . Gamers love games and steam provides game . So steam and game = Epiccc.. -? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Santa, I'll cut the banter, All I really want from you, is a copy of Dota Two . I've been good all the year, So spread some Christmas cheer! If I had Dota Two What would I Do? Well I'd shoot poison with Viper, Get Headshots with Sniper, Be Tricky with Riki, And become a malevolent stalker with Night Walker. But to do that, I'd really need to have Dota Two. Sure I could play Dota One, but I'm quite sure its not as fun, as the new and improved Number Two . So Santa, dear Santa, With the Help of Rudolph and Dancer, Dasher, Blitzen and Prancer. Could I Please Ask of you, Just one copy of Dota Two. -ReddFox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Lonely Soul Alone in my pit, Players only want me dead, My name is Roshan.

-darkblader1138 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Within a daydream i open my steam, It feels very scary to check my library, Since its Christmas time my emotions will climb, i'll have to make-do theres no Dota 2, I guess ill steamroll as i play LoL, Inspired by the music as if i was lovesick, There is nothing like night-time to end this rhyme, So heres some wisdom before your boredom, Be like ice-frog an not a hedgehog, Get the last hit dont look unfit, Carry your team to the extreme, Follow the rules or you will be sorry; or more or less dead in a quarry. -Nomembrane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dota2-Death Is hereditary Death to the Good and Evil A hero and the Villain the clock ticks before they clash again a certain spell a certain kill armed with Aegis and with spear battle roar will be everything you'll hear until a mighty silencer came they'll go silent putting casters in shame. a hero knows no retreat sometimes it causes his own defeat face your fear don't tremble this is a battle not just a gamble. you need both mind and body you'll win using a good strategy. do what you're told or it will be a tragedy Empower the weak support those who are in need destroy the towers and conquer the enemy's throne! it's a free for all battle

kids and those who have their own family you can battle as long as you don't quit if you leave your teammates will you please just die due to guilt. -mfcAsado ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------my anxiety levels were through the roof now its impossible for me to fall behind its ironic how the tables have turned sorry I dont have time for more details -91GrahamMurray ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In a land far away, near the North Pole, lived a group of little elves, in the shivering bitter cold. They work for Santa once a year, enjoying the warmth of the factory, but after every year, they go back home, back to their dark cold misery. They all dreamed of a place, where it was warm and it was fun, and if ever there was a chance to enjoy such peace, once they take it, its gone. But the elves never gave up, and always played happy christmas tunes, in the hope such happy place will come to them soon. Soon some elves started to disappear, in groups of 180 or more. They disappear for days, and some never come back at all. Those that return have quite a story to tell, on how there was such a great magical land, where you will have no cares. They all said to be patient,

and good luck will take you away. How they all waited for their moment, to relax, enjoy and play. -sycoraxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------please don't pass up on its golden opportunity -76AndrewScott ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to play a game You have to play the best DotA is you way And dont make any question If you are sick And just want to sleep Play dota for some hours And youll improve it all If you feel stressed And want to kill someone Just enter in dota And kill roshan If you wanna play dota2 And dont know what to do Join this group And dota is waiting for you To finish this magnificent poem Dont give up Keep your effort And one day you will get a dota2 beta key -IMBA_Kuringa

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Again that time of year is here When wreaths elves lights appear The hue of Santa's suit and sleigh Adding color the wintry skies of gray Until pansies roses tulips grow Melting all of the Season's snow But I like holly gifts Advent more Than all that springtime holds in store For it's this I'll tell you I so adore: Again that time of year is here When wreaths elves lights appear.

-PerfectNight12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I made a Christmas wish for you, For a holiday full of pleasure, Friends and family all around, And memories to treasure. I wish for you a Christmas filled With joyous holiday cheer I wish you a Merry Christmas, And a very Happy New Year! -Blubb (: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLOOD SOUGHT Around around and round I go Hunting your blood and breath You walk then jog then sprint, you know I'm coming for you, it's a game to the death! Think I'm here? No, over there! Or maybe I'm just inside I'm inside your skin, between your bones No where you can run, no place you can hide! Sh, don't move, you feel that pinch? That's me, just me, don't fret I'll come out soon, soon I said You don't know when, are you worried? I bet But I'm latched on now, I have what I want I've stolen your body, understood? No after this, you'll surely be dead Let you live? I don't think I could My god this is heaven, it tastes like an angel! This red embracing me like a warm flood Out comes the Lifestealer! And friend has anyone told you You have a lot..a lot..of blood. OctoKay

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is the poem,hope you like it : I'm sitting alone, drinkin alchool I'm writing a poem , about steam You said you will give me, give me Dota 2 But i know you are lying to me The Christmass is gone , and the story goes on So what can i do in the night time without dota 2 When i hear the music of Dota 2 My keyboards wants to come for youuuuu -stefan.xd94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Christmas Gift I've been wishing to get a Dota 2 Key this Christmas, I've also been wishing it to God during Night time mass, I always pressing my F5 Key at PD Forum so fast, While listening to Rock music so I wont pass. I wanted to see how effects change at Dota 2, I know everyone wanted to see that too, Playing Dota is all what I want to do, Playing with my friends and maybe sometimes with you. I've wish to santa to give me one, When I dont see my name at the list I always feel down, But there's always people trolling and be a clown, I laugh so hard with HAHAHAHAHA sound. Steam was founded around 1996, But I just recognized this around 2006, So many games in the store and all is mixed, Dota 2 still have bugs and I hope all soon be fix. How I wish I can now play Dota 2 today, I'll do it all day and have fun and just play, So this I'll just sit,watch and pray, That someday I'll Pwn them all and slay. Hope that this is the chance to get this key, I pray 4x a day like Multicas of Ogre Magi, Hope I get a gift box containing a key under the christmas tree, So I can now play Dota 2 with everybody.

Hope this small poem gives me a chance, To win Dota 2 Key and shoot them all with Kardel's Guns, Merry Christmas to everybody all around the world, Let's enjoy our lives and always pray to the Lord. -chanhalzkie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Newborns awaiting the horn. Heroes heeding the call. Wildlife in constant strife. Battered axes and broken bows. Neither dreary, neither weary. Relish the battle of the throne. -^6DiTomasso ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To The Balanar BAT and Beast are the same But only differs in the name For when the fatal VOID is thrown Nothing, Nothing can save the pray When he the word TWIGHLIGHT has said No matter how strong you are Must look out for an escape Fierce as a dark prince he grows HUNTER IN THE NIGHT is coming To take the life of yours Prays fear their hunter as their god FEAR fills their soul and his wrath They are helpless, they are scared There is no escape from inevitable DEATH -DannyCarmelone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dota 2 is a gift from heaven, whoever who gets it would enliven, I was a person who got driven, having sleepless nights just to for it to happen, doing many surveys which never gave, i lost hope and became a slave, searching aimlessly like a a blind kitten, not having it would make me broken, my love for dota is as deep as the sea, getting it would make me glee, make my wish come true, and i will not rue,

I hope i will win this key, and the best of luck to me -clarenceyjh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It was the night before Christmas and it was oh, so quiet. All the gamers looked at DOTA 2, they wanted to buy it. The smart gamer said with a smile: When we got this game, we could entertain us for a while. They looked at their money, and oh what a relieve. Their eyes werent even deceived! They bought the game and were shining bright. They can now play the game with their own sight! -wammus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Storm's coming I can feel it in my bones Chilling as the wind itself Is the pain that's in my joints Every morning you awake You stand and fight another day 'Til you're exhausted and worn down In the stream of dreams you're about to drown There's never been a flash so bright The earth is trembling at this sight No man has ever seen the sky so dark I hear the dogs in the distance bark There's no escaping what's about to come We shall remain We shall endure Until it's done -Indy8Phish ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Night Time (Poem for the Night Stalker) Between Radiant and Dire connected through three lanes, thin as wire exists a balance of power demonstrated by twenty-two towers. But there's a moment, when the sun goes down

and the moon rises up it's time for a beast, that no one can stop. The light is fading, the wind is blowing, you hear his dark voice saying: "MY POWER IS GROWING". The sound of his voice echos over the map bringin fear in the hearts, even to Rattletrap. The sovereign of Olympus, Zeus is his name knows it's now time for an other beasts fame. The mouth is open, the wings wide spread he's running fast, wants everyone dead! So all the heroes are hiding base, until the time when the next day raise(s). -_NTech_

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Open your window 'Cause we will sing what we can sing Silence is broken When you open your door Look out your window And see what you can see All the wonders of Christmas Which has never been seen before. -alphahydrae ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dota 2 Feeling pangs of boredom and not sure what to do Open Steam, start Dota 2, and let the ownage ensue. From the countless of heroes, I reach until I find, The one that never feeds, the strongest of its kind. I could play as support or ganker in the game, But today, Ill carry my team to fame. Do I roam around and show them my skills, Or do I help my team to get some kills? As Im trying to decide, I woke up without a clue It was just a dream of me playing Dota 2. But lo-behold I see a contest in Discuss Dota 2, To create a poem thats a winner in their view. Finally I get the chance to receive a beta key,

For who's the winner this week? Youre goddamn right it's me! -o_6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You want to play And start a game, Then Ursa you chose And go try his claws, In forest you go And fight the unknown. While someone comes And strikes, You watch out And give him a prize, With enrage and some OP. You just make him flee. It has been done, He just came And proved, he will have a bad day. You took all his gold And the kill is unfold. His team is in rage But yours is in grace. -Pr3Da70R ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dota 2 when i see you in the school , my heart fly like i was tossed. i was silenced by your beauty and was freeze by a cold feet i wanted to meet you again but you leap and leap again i spent time to time teleporting to other place to find you but , when i saw you with another boy , i was crushed like a cold blast i never thought you will be arrowed by another guy i hope i can see you again in another time , another game -? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------dota for proglot dota for begemot dota for kashelot -InterSys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There are three paths to the enemy base, Winning can be achieved in different ways. Push the middle and directly attack, When everything goes bad, flee, move or teleport back. Purchase items from the secret store, Destroy their structures/heroes to earn more. The jungle have eyes and ears so touch them not, Forces of nature interfere with wrath. There is this hero named " Pudge the Butcher", All he knows to do is to slaughter. A skill called Meat Hook is intensively insane, If he do not hooked the enemy please do not blame. For he cannot stop to eat, Because of his obsession with fresh meat. For those heroes that doesn't look, Therefore they will be hit by a hook. Bloodseeker have this skill called Rupture, You will feel the pain and hate him for his torture. For it will kill you slowly that is for sure, Cause he is a hero that is really obscure. DotA 2 is an awesome game, And when you are good, you will be in fame. For using " I am noob " as an excuse is lame, To be an amazing player is supposed to be your aim. Dota 2 is not only a story, For it has its unreachable glory. I wrote this poem just for a single purpose, To enjoy your existence that is my only hope. -masteribon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!!!!!END!!!!!