As summer soon draws to a close,

And MiniLD’s done,

It comes to be that time again

Before Ludum Dare’s begun.

Developers from far and near

Dust off their IDE’s

Across the digital frontier,

We grow giddy with glee.

We vote on themes,

And watch the streams,

But before it’s to begin,

We’ll type two simple, solemn words,

The solemn words ‘I’m in.’