Guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Bury in sand, close behind doors If it need be, get on all fours The precious gift is yours alone Very much like a dog and bone Bring together, it's what it's for Everyone knows it, no less no more Though quite simple, it's everywhere With this and that, 'tween here and there Out there somewhere, it has to be Open your eyes, what do you see If nothing then, be on your way Until it’s found, by you one day Pay attention and listen here The answer sought should be quite clear All who know it remember when Looking was like a cardinal sin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wilson Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Telescope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Telescope? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 a jewel.......???? or maybe science and research.....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Language? Or maybe songs, or looking for the right rhyme? Bury in sand, close behind doors - written language is found on ancient stone tablets, and many doors If it need be, get on all fours - searching for the right word The precious gift is yours alone - the gift of language is a prize for humans only Very much like a dog and bone Bring together, it's what it's for - language brings people together Everyone knows it, no less no more - yep Though quite simple, it's everywhere - yep With this and that, 'tween here and there - yep Out there somewhere, it has to be Open your eyes, what do you see If nothing then, be on your way Until it’s found, by you one day - this verse doesn't seem to fit, too redundant Pay attention and listen here The answer sought should be quite clear All who know it remember when Looking was like a cardinal sin - no idea Contractions? Bring together, it's what it's for - contractions bring seperate words together Everyone knows it, no less no more - yep Though quite simple, it's everywhere - yep With this and that, 'tween here and there - that's, here's, there's, this's? Problem is, can't get anything else to fit, lol Thanks/gratitude? Bury in sand, close behind doors - behind doors might refer to welcoming, "you're welcome" is the flip side of "thank you" If it need be, get on all fours - if you're REALLY bleeding grateful, esp. in oriental cultures, it's possible you might get on all fours The precious gift is yours alone - only you can give thanks Very much like a dog and bone - dogs like bones, people like to feel they're needed? 2nd verse kind of fits for the same reasons language might Ugh, still don't have it... Death fits these two verses perfectly: Bring together, it's what it's for - funerals Everyone knows it, no less no more - every1 knows death is real Though quite simple, it's everywhere With this and that, 'tween here and there - anything can kill you Out there somewhere, it has to be - it'll get you eventually Open your eyes, what do you see If nothing then, be on your way Until it’s found, by you one day - but for now, live your life Names? Knowledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Language? Or maybe songs, or looking for the right rhyme? Bury in sand, close behind doors - written language is found on ancient stone tablets, and many doors If it need be, get on all fours - searching for the right word The precious gift is yours alone - the gift of language is a prize for humans only Very much like a dog and bone Bring together, it's what it's for - language brings people together Everyone knows it, no less no more - yep Though quite simple, it's everywhere - yep With this and that, 'tween here and there - yep Out there somewhere, it has to be Open your eyes, what do you see If nothing then, be on your way Until it’s found, by you one day - this verse doesn't seem to fit, too redundant Pay attention and listen here The answer sought should be quite clear All who know it remember when Looking was like a cardinal sin - no idea Contractions? Bring together, it's what it's for - contractions bring seperate words together Everyone knows it, no less no more - yep Though quite simple, it's everywhere - yep With this and that, 'tween here and there - that's, here's, there's, this's? Problem is, can't get anything else to fit, lol Thanks/gratitude? Bury in sand, close behind doors - behind doors might refer to welcoming, "you're welcome" is the flip side of "thank you" If it need be, get on all fours - if you're REALLY bleeding grateful, esp. in oriental cultures, it's possible you might get on all fours The precious gift is yours alone - only you can give thanks Very much like a dog and bone - dogs like bones, people like to feel they're needed? 2nd verse kind of fits for the same reasons language might Ugh, still don't have it... Death fits these two verses perfectly: Bring together, it's what it's for - funerals Everyone knows it, no less no more - every1 knows death is real Though quite simple, it's everywhere With this and that, 'tween here and there - anything can kill you Out there somewhere, it has to be - it'll get you eventually Open your eyes, what do you see If nothing then, be on your way Until it’s found, by you one day - but for now, live your life Names? Knowledge? A lot of good thoughts. Unfortunately not what I'm looking for. And trust me, the answer isn't anything as profound as some of your guesses. You were, however, definitely very close with your second guess(of this group). Edited August 10, 2009 by Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 a well known secret.....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 a well known secret.....??? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 a rumour.....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 a rumour.....??? Nope The fourth verse is mainly filler, save for the last line. The verses don't necessarily describe the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 a treasure map....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 a treasure map....??? Nope, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 hide and seek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 hide and seek? Haha, you did it again! Good job, that's exactly it. Hide and Seek Explanation: The first 3 verses represent the words "hide," "and," and "seek," respectively. Again, outside of the last line, the 4th verse was mainly filler to even the riddle out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just setting this one to solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EDM Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 wow........great riddle....i never thought it that way....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 plainglazed Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Great fun Wood but now, tag, you're it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 wow........great riddle....i never thought it that way....... Thanks. I usually stick to WAI's, but sometimes try to throw in some curve balls or hidden clues to spice things up a bit. Great fun Wood but now, tag, you're it... Again, thanks. I'll take some shots at your riddles, but guarantee nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bury in sand, close behind doors
If it need be, get on all fours
The precious gift is yours alone
Very much like a dog and bone
Bring together, it's what it's for
Everyone knows it, no less no more
Though quite simple, it's everywhere
With this and that, 'tween here and there
Out there somewhere, it has to be
Open your eyes, what do you see
If nothing then, be on your way
Until it’s found, by you one day
Pay attention and listen here
The answer sought should be quite clear
All who know it remember when
Looking was like a cardinal sin
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