a love poem to Animal Crossing: Wild World

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oh, to return to 2009

where, late at night

beneath the sheets,

I'd dissolve,

to gaze upon a tiny screen,

a moonlit window.

where riches chimed as golden bells,

for an apple-shaped TV.

I'd drift through pixel-specked

celestial nights,

fishing—to sell, or proudly show to…

with ancient fossils, museum-given.

bottled whispers, sea-combed

from the silent sand,

letters from false hearts I'd never hold.

dreaming of a stranger's kind word,

but, the only girl

in a world of wild animals,

cute though they were,

felt often alone.

then, to the gate, a distant call,

to connect with the world...

only to find no friends again.

~

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Nothing is more nostalgic to me than this game. I felt inspired to write this poem whilst listening to the soundtrack on youtube.

Listen to the playlist here!

I would suggest you go and listen before, during, or after reading this poem, It’s very relaxing. The main inspiration, however, came from the heart-warming comments under each track. people have such beautiful memories of this game :)

Here are a few of my favourites:

I like song but the guitar reminds me of how lonely it was. The late songs do. Late night, can’t sleep, shops closed, villagers are asleep, mosquitoes and tarantulas are your only friend

- UsernameHere51

Young me, I’m up on my ds playing animal crossing wild world all night. Everyone’s asleep it’s so peaceful just you and your happy little game. No care in the world. I miss that feeling.

- krystalwilliams841

this playlist is such a life saver you have no idea how much it helps me get through my day! tysm for making it

- kaeyaliker

It seems we all had a similar experience playing this game :)

I would love to know what games evoke a similar sense of nostalgia for you? Or if you would play with family and friends? Please leave a comment below.

Once again, thank you for reading.

See you next time,

Jas

<3