Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 This may be too easy but it is my first. (Although I'll probably never end up a Lotus or Shakeepuddn) Feedback is appreciated. Thanks! My first riddle, I think, should be easy to see, Held high in esteem, like the great redwood tree. The first word of the answer’s alimentary you seek, The second’s the opposite cowardice and weak. The answer I seek be a great attribute, Sorry the last line of this riddle's not so cute. It's not here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 This may be too easy but it is my first. (Although I'll probably never end up a Lotus or Shakeepuddn) Feedback is appreciated. Thanks! My first riddle, I think, should be easy to see, Held high in esteem, like the great redwood tree. The first word of the answer’s alimentary you seek, The second’s the opposite cowardice and weak. The answer I seek be a great attribute, Sorry the last line of this riddle's not so cute. It's not here! did you mean to have a comma after 'opposite'? (line 5) or the word 'of'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 did you mean to have a comma after 'opposite'? (line 5) or the word 'of'? No, although 'of' may help. I was trying to keep the rhyme flowing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 deannaart Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 strong for the second but i got nothing for the first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 maybe light hearted... it fits perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 strong for the second but i got nothing for the first I hope it doesn't end up being too hard. I'll let it ride for a bit before I start giving a lot of hints. But for those of you who can't wait.... I wrote this with antonyms in mind, or at least it's how I chose my words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 maybe light hearted... it fits perfectly Not sure how you got there Duchess but sorry, not it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) alimentary so its got something to do with the alimentary canal.. also he's given the stomach hint in the title... i'm still thinking :-) Edited May 2, 2009 by dummyrummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I hope it doesn't end up being too hard. I'll let it ride for a bit before I start giving a lot of hints. But for those of you who can't wait.... I wrote this with antonyms in mind, or at least it's how I chose my words. I used synonyms also. I don't want to confuse anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 alimentary so its got something to do with the alimentary canal.. also he's given the stomach hint in the title... i'm still thinking :-) I think you're heading in the right direction DR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Maybe I should have started this with: This may be too hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Not sure how you got there Duchess but sorry, not it! i connected ailmentary with nurturing, as in the sun. and heart to courage, the opposite of coward. i tend to think a bit to deeply sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) i connected ailmentary with nurturing, as in the sun. and heart to courage, the opposite of coward. i tend to think a bit to deeply sometimes Here's something to make this a little easier. [spoiler=Super Hints (I think)]Held high in esteem, like the great redwood tree. <~~~Impressive and regarded highly. The first word of the answer’s alimentary <~~~(synonym of first word of riddle answer) you seek, The second’s the opposite cowardice and weak(ness)<~~~(Antonyms of second word of riddle answer). The answer I seek be a great ATTRIBUTE <~~~What the answer is! Edited May 3, 2009 by heyupal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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This may be too easy but it is my first. (Although I'll probably never end up a Lotus or Shakeepuddn) Feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
My first riddle, I think, should be easy to see,
Held high in esteem, like the great redwood tree.
The first word of the answer’s alimentary you seek,
The second’s the opposite cowardice and weak.
The answer I seek be a great attribute,
Sorry the last line of this riddle's not so cute.
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