The UNO Book of Verse - Collected Poetry for the 10th Anniversary

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

Will be collecting the verses in this thread for posterity. ;)

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

The Verse that started it all.

By Karen :)

I'm Karen, a UNO maestro, cards in hand,
A reading challenge led to a game so grand.
For a decade, I've played with friends so dear,
Creating fun moments, year after year.

In the world of books, my interests wide,
All genres explored, with nothing to hide.
Except for horror, it sends chills down my spine,
In other tales and stories, I truly shine.

Now, in 2024, my excitement soars high,
For Red Side Story a sequel in the sky.
A decade in the making, it's finally here,
The pages await, bringing joy and cheer.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

by Ashley

In a world of cards, where colors blend,
I'm Ashley, the UNO friend.
Years of play, strategy refined,
A game of wits, laughter intertwined.

Draw twos and skips, reverses too,
In UNO's dance, the deck we'll strew.
A seasoned player, joy on display,
In every match, I find my way.

But beyond the cards, in realms of ink,
I'm a reader, let the pages sync.
Genres diverse, a literary spree,
Books are my world, my cup of tea.

From mysteries to fantasies wild,
I explore each tale, like a curious child.
The written word, a magic wand,
In every story, a bond beyond.

So gather 'round the UNO deck,
Or share a book, what the pages reflect.
I'm Ashley, the player, the reader in tow,
Let's embark on adventures, let's let stories flow.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

by Elli

In a world of words where stories unfold,
I'm Elli, a tale waiting to be told.

In the dance of days, an ageless soul,
A symphony of dreams, an ever-growing TBR.

With restless fingers and a mind that roams,
I carve my path through the poems and tomes.

In the quiet of dusk or the dawn's first light,
You'll find me dreaming, taking flight.

A avid reader of fantasy, a seeker of glee,
Unraveling life's sweet mystery.

Through laughter and tears, and moments untold,
I'm Elli, a spirit, both young and bold.

So let's share a verse or two, you and I,
In this grand narrative, under the same sky.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

by Melinda

There was a woman from Hungary who loved reading,
who couldn't resist the challenge when UNO came calling.
She found new genres and friends
and wishes it never ends,
though colour covers in her head just wouldn't stop reeling.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Gustaf

In this challenge of words, where pages come alive
I join this game of Uno, ready to thrive
With each card we draw, a new story unfolds
As we embark on this journey, together we'll behold

I'm Gustaf, a book lover through and through
Lost in the realms of fiction, where dreams come true
From Northern Europe's lands where, I call home
I seek stories of love, where heart's freely roam.

As part of a team, we'll conquer each round
With books as our allies, knowledge to astound
Let's flip through the chapters, turn the pages with glee
Together we'll triumph, in this reading spree.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Rosina

In a realm where tales entwine,
Rosina, known as Zina, shines,
Her UNO cards, a playful dance,
Experience tons, a wild expanse.

Through mystery and thriller lands,
Her favorite genres, life's shifting sands,
A connoisseur of enigmatic lore,
In literature's embrace, she'll explore.

In pages penned by Stephen's might,
King of shadows, weaving fright,
A labyrinth of words, a chilling art,
Zina's heart, a captive part.

Agatha's tales, a cunning maze,
In Christie's web, intrigue ablaze,
Whodunits whisper, secrets unfold,
A symphony of mysteries, stories untold.

In UNO rounds and paperback bends,
Zina's world, where fascination transcends,
A player in games, a reader of scrolls,
In the universe of words, her spirit strolls.

Through the realms of ink and paper,
Zina, the seeker, the word shaper,
In favorite genres, her soul takes flight,
A literary journey, both day and night.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Sophie


In twilight's hush, where shadows dance and play,
Sophie settles in, with book in hand, each day.
UNO's pages, filled with wonder and delight,
Beckon her to read, and keep her up all night.

With every turn, her mind takes flight,
In worlds of magic, where heroes unite.
The words, a symphony of sound and sight,
In UNO, her heart finds endless delight.

In dreams, she soars on dragon's wings,
With unicorns and fairies, her heart sings.
The adventures never end, the tales never fade,
In UNO, Sophie's imagination is made.

So let her read, and read, and read some more,
For in UNO's pages, her heart finds its score.
And when the night is over, and the sun begins to rise,
Sophie's love for UNO will never die

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Elisabeth

The fans of UNO are thrilled
Our dreams will soon be fullfilled
By hook or by crook
We'll pick up a book
And read till the craving is stilled.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Teddie

Beneath the veil of winter's somber shroud,
By the hearth's warm glow, tales unfold,
A challenge met with books, diverse and proud,
In realms of science, mystery, and gold.

As coffee's essence, rich and dark, imbues,
Each sip a prompt, a muse for tales unknown,
In fantasy, where imagination strews,
Worlds spun in words, their mysteries intone.

By flickering flames, I turn the page's key,
To distant lands where dreams and wonders twirl,
Our team, a fellowship, united and free,
With covers hued in blue, red, yellow, and green swirl.

Transported, we, on wings of prose and lore,
Through winter's haze, our spirits do explore.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

by Sammy


In the realm of literary games, Sammy's the name,
Facing countless challenges, rising to their fame.
UNO, oh UNO, their third journey awaits,
A testament of grit, a team that never abates.

Through the realms of prose, they've traversed them all,
From fantasy to sci-fi, embracing the mystical call.
YA and romance may not be their delight,
But all other genres, Sammy holds tight.

Unbounded by the confines of earthly time,
In 2024, their eager heart does climb.
A journey they plan, an epic re-read,
Lord of the Rings, a favorite they need.

With Aragorn's valor and Frodo's devotion,
Sammy embarks on this grand emotion.
Trekking through Middle-earth, page by page,
Rediscovering tales, as old as an ancient sage.

From Bilbo's unexpected party 'til Mount Doom,
The wonders of Tolkien's creation shall bloom.
Sammy, the brave reader, they shall be,
Adventuring alongside heroes, wild and free.

So, raise a glass to Sammy's team challenge endeavor,
A literary voyage that they'll savor forever.
In UNO's realm, they've conquered before,
And in this third joining, they'll surely soar.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Kirsten

I haiku review,
so poetry is my jam.
Been waiting all year!

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By MelanieJoy

In the realm of words, where dreams unfurl,
Where tales are woven, and stories twirl,
There lies a challenge, bold and grand,
The UNO Book Reading Challenge, we understand.


In the year of 2024, amidst the pages' grace,
Seekers of knowledge embark on this noble chase,
From books of vast wisdom, be it fiction or fact,
They immerse their souls, ready to interact.


With the turn of each page, a world blooms anew,
Characters dance, narratives painted in hues,
Imagination soars, as hearts and minds entwine,
Like restless birds, taking flight in each line.


From ancient prose to modern verse,
The UNO Challenge, an invitation to immerse,
Unveiling stories' beauty, in every hidden nook,
Discovery, love, sorrow, redemption—their very look.


The first book whispers secrets, tales untold,
A path through history, memories unfold,
As ink stains the pages, emotions ignite,
Each chapter caresses, like a candle's gentle light.


The second book, a melody on the wind,
A symphony of words, harmonies within,
It paints a vivid picture, hues of every shade,
Notes dancing on pages, where rhythm is laid.


The third book delves deep, through souls it seeps,
Unveiling the human heart, where passion creeps,
Joy and despair, woven in a masterful hand,
Words like brushstrokes, on life's intricate strand.


As each book unraveled, the challenge complete,
Like a jigsaw puzzle, emotions bittersweet,
For within those pages, moments came alive,
Moments of reflection, as their souls did strive.


In the UNO Challenge, we poets and readers unite,
Bound by the magic of words, love for literature's light,
2024, a year etched in pages, forever we'll hold,
The power of the written word's embrace, bold and bold.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Robin (Saturndoo)

Twas the month before Uno when all through the threads,
The players are waiting for the sign ups ahead,
The mods are planning to send things out,
Telling all players we will give you a shout!

The mods finally ask if everyone's ready,
shouting sign ups are open and coming in steady.
But please don't forget to set up your UNO shelf,
Thankfully I remembered to do this myself.

In the mean time we're all watching the UNO pre-chat,
laughing and talking while learning the facts.
At this time you should read all the rules,
You may discover they are some great little tools.

While skips and reverse may seem a little tricky,
Ask your captain, don't go searching on Wiki.
There are red cards and blue cards, green and yellow too,
Don't be intimidated, you'll learn what to do!

Uno is fun, it's a great reading challenge!
Keep the TBR handy you will need it to scavenge.
Chatting with your team is just part of fun,
While checking the stats, Is the team #1?

You'll make new friends that enable your addiction
Adding books to your shelf, maybe a mystery or some fiction.
As these friendships continue to develop and grow,
Players remain elated with a love that will overflow!

As the last weeks draw near and we're all in a tizzy,
Quickly reading those books that's keeping us busy.
On the last day, with frowns on our face,
Saddened because we are leaving our happy place.

Mark your calendar and begin to plot,
You'll be ready again because UNO IS HOT!
Now that you know there's no reason to fear,
Our favorite game Uno will return next year!!!

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

By Joyce

To my UNO friends, lend me an ear,
A tale of Joyce, let me make it clear.
In the realm of cards, where friendships bloom,
Joyce Gravino, a soul in full bloom.

With mystery's allure, she crafts her delight,
Paranormal whispers, in the still of night.
Science fiction galaxies, where dreams take flight,
Her reading journey, a wondrous height.

In the shadows of words, a touch of horror light,
Joyce embraces the eerie, with courage in sight.
A Kindle in hand, and audio tales in the air,
Every chapter a dance, a literary affair.

Patiently, she savors each sentence and phrase,
In the world of literature, where wonder plays.
A slow reader, but every day a new quest,
In the bookish haven, she finds her best.

So here's to Joyce, with books as her guide,
In the UNO circle, where friendships abide.
A reader, a dreamer, in every way,
Let the cards unfold, let the games begin today!