[CONTEST] Eddie’s Birthday: Three-line Poems

[h2]Aww fi̶s̶h̶c̶a̶k̶e̶s̶, did you forget your girlfriend’s birthday is around the corner??[/h2][p]We’re doing you a solid by reminding you now: The catgirl’s birthday is this Thursday, March 26th. If we don’t have a pile of presents ready by then... well, you don’t want to risk a cake day catastrophe![/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate (and to appease the darling, knife-wielding birthday girl), we’re hosting a three-line poem contest called Odes to Eddie! ːcatgirlloveː[/p][p][/p][p]Write three thematic lines addressed to Eddie. They can be a romantic serenade or a desperate plea for her to let you go.[/p][p][/p][h2]Contest Rules[/h2]

• [p]Select one of two themes: Love Poem or Poet on the Run[/p]
• [p]Compose exactly three lines. Rhyming is optional, and word count is flexible![/p]
• [p]Keep it real. You can use AI or loop in a writer friend to assist with your entry. Please disclose for transparency
• [p]One entry limit per platform. We're hosting the contest on Discord, Reddit, and right here on Steam~ [/p]
• [p]Party rules: Ensure your entry complies with Steam, Reddit, and Discord guidelines, respectively, and holistically[/p]

[p][/p][h2]How to Participate on Steam[/h2][p]Simply write and "Sign" your poem in the comments! When posting here on Steam, we suggest including a name/alias you're comfortable with us crediting on social/community channels. (Note: By entering, you agree to let us repost your poem on our social/community channels and feature your signed name/handle in the winner's announcement)[/p][p][/p][h2]Birthday Bribes[/h2]

• [p]The Top FIVE winners: Your names/alias will be etched FOREVER into an official birthday illustration featuring suspicious cake (we won’t say what kind 🧈)[/p]
• [p]Discord Participation Reward: All party animals on Discord will unlock a rare server role to commemorate the occasion.[/p][p][/p]

[p]We're accepting entries now through Monday, March 30th at 11:59 PM PDT. Winners will be announced that same week.[/p][p][/p][h2]What happens on her actual birthday?[/h2][p]Remember the limited-time cake Eddie baked last year? There may be more where that came from![/p][p][/p][p]If you’re feeling festive and artsy, you’re welcome to revisit last year’s birthday template and make it your own! Check out last year's winners for inspo. We’d love to see your take in the fan art community page (aka Artwork). 💜[/p][p][/p][p][/p]