| Author | Message | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2197 Registered: 11-2008 |
My daughter, my daughter, I’ll give you a gift, I made it myself, all spend and no thrift; If all is alright, a beauty you’ll be, If all goes awry, it will make you free. I swear it by Nicholas the saint of great fame, Now can you tell me what is my name? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 95 Registered: 4-2010 |
Of species, human I believe is yours. Is this correct? And tell me more, Are you male? Female? And once more I ask thine, Is this a true tale, or FYOI? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2198 Registered: 11-2008 |
Of species, human I believe is yours. Is this correct? And tell me more, Are you male? Female? And once more I ask thine, Is this a true tale, or FYOI? I can assure you I am human, I’m not a man, thus I'm a woman. Moreover I can tell you too My tale is fully fair and true. | ||
| Jenburdoo (Jenburdoo)
New member Username: Jenburdoo Post Number: 2634 Registered: 5-2003 |
Is thy daughter homo sapiens, Born of your own blood? Is Saint Nick relevant, Or is that an unlikelyhood? | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1724 Registered: 7-2009 |
If she a beauty becomes, be it due to the gift? Or would she be as comely without it as with? | ||
| Jenburdoo (Jenburdoo)
New member Username: Jenburdoo Post Number: 2635 Registered: 5-2003 |
Is the gift, a wedding for? Or's there no event, but just a big bore? Is it the daughter who is to wed? Or 'tis the mother who'll be taken to bed? May we call the mother Doris? And next call the daughter Loris? I ask this not as absolute, But just to make rhymers convolute. | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2201 Registered: 11-2008 |
Is thy daughter homo sapiens, Born of your own blood? Is Saint Nick relevant, Or is that an unlikelyhood? My daughter‘ s really my own blood, As an example here she stood. Because what I gave her for free, I’d sell to others, e’en to thee. And if we speak about Saint Nick, I need him to complete the trick. If she a beauty becomes, be it due to the gift? Or would she be as comely without it as with? She is a beauty, let’s assume, The gift can only boost her bloom. Is the gift, a wedding for? Or's there no event, but just a big bore? Is it the daughter who is to wed? Or 'tis the mother who'll be taken to bed? There is no specific event, Yet wedding is quite relevant. May we call the mother Doris? And next call the daughter Loris? I ask this not as absolute, But just to make rhymers convolute. Do call me Doris, yet I claim That this is not my real name. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 97 Registered: 4-2010 |
St. Nicholas, you say, is quite relevant. Is it so that Christmas is what you meant When you mentioned his name? And this gift, I ask, Is it physical, or, say, a mental task? (And if my Christmas assumption is true, Is it a Christmas present to her, from you?) | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1725 Registered: 7-2009 |
The gift, is it made with your hands? A craft, perhaps? Sew, knit, or weave? Or else the arts are more your style, Could painting be what you did leave? Free of what, dare we ask? A home, a mate, or daily task? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2202 Registered: 11-2008 |
St. Nicholas, you say, is quite relevant. Is it so that Christmas is what you meant When you mentioned his name? And this gift, I ask, Is it physical, or, say, a mental task? (And if my Christmas assumption is true, Is it a Christmas present to her, from you?) To go on with our friendly banter, I don‘t mean Boxing Day or Santa. So it's not likely that you'll see My gift under the Christmas tree May it console you - don't feel sorry - I do mean Saint Nicholas of Bari. And I can tell you, if you please, You'll touch my gift with quite an ease. The gift, is it made with your hands? A craft, perhaps? Sew, knit, or weave? Or else the arts are more your style, Could painting be what you did leave? With my hands, indeed, I’ve made it, Yet I did not sew or weave or knit; I even did not have to paint The picture of our good old saint; To make it requires quite a skill, An exact method to fulfill. Free of what, dare we ask? A home, a mate, or daily task? My answer here is pretty straight: You would free yourself of a mate. | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1728 Registered: 7-2009 |
Is the gift meant to be worn? Clothing or jewelry to adorn? Of what is made the gift we seek? Is it wood, or fabric sleek? Or be it metal, or maybe stone? Perhaps its glass or paper, no? | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1729 Registered: 7-2009 |
Is freedom desired by your lass? Or would she prefer the mate, perhaps? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2204 Registered: 11-2008 |
Is the gift meant to be worn? Clothing or jewelry to adorn? The gift is nothing you can wear As jewels, clothes or in your hair. Of what is made the gift we seek? Is it wood, or fabric sleek? Or be it metal, or maybe stone? Perhaps its glass or paper, no? Of what you mentioned, just the glass I partly did give to my lass. But as to the gift’s true essence, The glass is not its quintessence. Another matter you must seek, Your guess can be just generic. (I know that you’re not in position To know its exact composition). Is freedom desired by your lass? Or would she prefer the mate, perhaps? I only answer for that matter I think she would prefer the latter. But I said, when it goes awry, The former wish then would apply. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 104 Registered: 4-2010 |
Here's something that's not wondered yet, Would she be freed because of death? Her death, perhaps, that would let her go, Or maybe the mate's? I do not know. Speak of the mate, I must trudge on, Has she wed already, or a singleton? (I know that's not what that word means, But my intent should be clearly seen.) What else to say, I need to think... Oh, shoot, my printer's out of ink! | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2205 Registered: 11-2008 |
Here's something that's not wondered yet, Would she be freed because of death? Her death, perhaps, that would let her go, Or maybe the mate's? I do not know. Yes, it is true my gift can kill, Though kill my blood is not my will. I must tell you with a deep sigh, It is the mate who is to die. Speak of the mate, I must trudge on, Has she wed already, or a singleton? (I know that's not what that word means, But my intent should be clearly seen.) What else to say, I need to think... Now let us talk about the mate. 'Cos indeed they are man and wife, By wedding bound till end of life. Oh, shoot, my printer's out of ink! I am quite patient, I can wait. | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 1776 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is there a poison in your gift? Or is it weapon that you gave? Is the acting slow or swift When it puts someone to his grave? Will the death give a doctor pause? Or will he think it's from natural cause? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 105 Registered: 4-2010 |
You say that this gift is partially glass, Is the rest of it liquid? I now must ask. A potion, a poison, or similar, Doris, To you I ask: was that your present to Loris? | ||
| Vadron (Vadron)
New member Username: Vadron Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2010 |
Would every mother give their daughter this Or is it only you who would do this? Apologies, but I am bad at rhyme, At least I do know how to keep in time. | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2208 Registered: 11-2008 |
Is there a poison in your gift? Or is it weapon that you gave? Is the acting slow or swift When it puts someone to his grave? Will the death give a doctor pause? Or will he think it's from natural cause? One of its uses you guessed right; It can be poison; just one night, Perhaps a day and one night more - Your hubby will give his last snore. As far as a Doc’s affected, The murder should pass undetected. You say that this gift is partially glass, Is the rest of it liquid? I now must ask. A potion, a poison, or similar, Doris, To you I ask: was that your present to Loris? Yes, it’s a liquid, as I said, And it can poison, I’m afraid. There’s other use of different kind, It’s up to you this yet to find. Would every mother give their daughter this Or is it only you who would do this? The secret is known just to me, To others I’d sell willingly. Apologies, but I am bad at rhyme, At least I do know how to keep in time. You do not have to give excuses, Your type of rhyme poetry uses, It even has a name sublime, It’s called an „absolute rhyme :-)).“ | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1733 Registered: 7-2009 |
I'd still like to figure out How it does enhance the view But is not worn (right? no doubt?) Then how does it help the view? Is she prettier to all? Or is only her mate who her new looks now do enthrall? Only this I wish I knew. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 112 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is its other use as a cosmetic, Or does it require energy kinetic To use it? And of the second use, Would it be the hubby or daughter who Applies it? Wears it? Tell me, pray, Is there any truth in what I say? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 113 Registered: 4-2010 |
To my previous post, an apologetic, It's really hard to rhyme "cosmetic." | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2213 Registered: 11-2008 |
I'd still like to figure out How it does enhance the view But is not worn (right? no doubt?) Then how does it help the view? I'm telling you the truthful story, It is not worn as accessory, A piece of clothing, or a pin, It’s to be applied on the skin. Is she prettier to all? Or is only her mate who her new looks now do enthrall? Only this I wish I knew. It is intended to make her pretty To any person in the city, Or in the village, in the town, Or the entire world around. Is its other use as a cosmetic, Or does it require energy kinetic To use it? And of the second use, Would it be the hubby or daughter who Applies it? Wears it? Tell me, pray, Is there any truth in what I say? The other use is cosmetic, To make her look more aesthetic. She is to use it as the lotion, He is to drink it as the potion. To my previous post, an apologetic, It's really hard to rhyme "cosmetic." To this I am well sympathetic, It’s very hard to be poetic :-)) | ||
| Galfisk (Galfisk)
New member Username: Galfisk Post Number: 1790 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is it Belladonna maybe, eye drops for a pretty lady? But when swallowed it is death, poison for his final breath? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 132 Registered: 4-2010 |
The death I must ask (of the mate, I meant), Will it be homicide or accident? Or worse, suicide, his own plans foiled, Or has this puzzle, by Galfisk, been $poyled? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2227 Registered: 11-2008 |
Is it Belladonna maybe, eye drops for a pretty lady? But when swallowed it is death, poison for his final breath? It is my secret, but I’m gonna to tell you this: the Belladonna Is indeed part of my concoction, My name is, though, a different option. The death I must ask (of the mate, I meant), Will it be homicide or accident? Or worse, suicide, his own plans foiled, Or has this puzzle, by Galfisk, been $poyled? Murder it would be, I assure, And surely there would be no cure. But to escape from justice‘s jaws, It’s camouflaged as natural cause. So it will seem that the good bloke Died of infarction or of stroke. Feel free to Google; be your aim To find what was my real name. | ||
| Vadron (Vadron)
New member Username: Vadron Post Number: 25 Registered: 5-2010 |
You tell me this is a true tale, Was the gift alright, or did it fail? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2260 Registered: 11-2008 |
You tell me this is a true tale, Was the gift alright, or did it fail? My gift sure worked, it did not fail, It killed a many married male. For selling it, I went to jail, And left is as dead as a nail. | ||
| Vadron (Vadron)
New member Username: Vadron Post Number: 28 Registered: 5-2010 |
(I meant, was it alright or awry, But the answer you gave is enough for me.) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 156 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did you exist in ancient times When you were there to commit your crime? The place that you declared your home, Was it England, Greece, Egypt, Rome, Or somewhere else I haven't guessed? (For there are far too many to list.) | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2273 Registered: 11-2008 |
Did you exist in ancient times When you were there to commit your crime? The place that you declared your home, Was it England, Greece, Egypt, Rome, Or somewhere else I haven't guessed? (For there are far too many to list.) I helped to kill many a bloke During the era called Baroque. As to my abode, I‘m impressed, Because’tis correct what you guessed. I did indeed live once in Rome, But also Naples was my home. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 207 Registered: 4-2010 |
In history books are you taught, About the crimes that you hath wrought? Did your husband die by this same means And would a student be taught this, please? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2275 Registered: 11-2008 |
In history books are you taught, About the crimes that you hath wrought? Did your husband die by this same means And would a student be taught this, please? I’m not famous enough, alas, To be heard of in a school class. However, if you have a look In famous de Sévigné’s book, Then it describes with grisly gloom One of my followers’ sad doom. No records, with your kind permission, Speak of my husband. A tradition in our family has it – it’s too bad, That my mum once poisoned my dad. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 220 Registered: 4-2010 |
Which gender is de Sévigné, please? Man or woman? And if she Be female, was her husband killed By your deadly concoction chilled? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2276 Registered: 11-2008 |
Which gender is de Sévigné, please? Man or woman? And if she Be female, was her husband killed By your deadly concoction chilled? De Sévigné she has no guilt, As no man was by her hand killed. She was as clean as a whistle, She just wrote in her epistle, About a woman burnt at stake For using poison of my make. My heart’s about the mistake bleeding, I did not mean to be misleading. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 225 Registered: 4-2010 |
And now I ask, may we use Google? For now this puzzle has boggled my noodle, As de Sévigné is new to me, And I know nothing about the she. | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2277 Registered: 11-2008 |
And now I ask, may we use Google? For now this puzzle has boggled my noodle, As de Sévigné is new to me, And I know nothing about the she. Of course, I have already said: Use freely Google as your aid. But I would think of other clues Than Sévigné; she’s of no use Because you would have to read Her whole book. Sorry to mislead. For that I’m banging now my head. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 229 Registered: 4-2010 |
Then back to you; your husband then, Was he killed like the other men? And your daughter's mate, did he die this way, Poisoned to enter Judgment Day? Or is he merely a man theoretical, To help form the puzzle statement hypothetical? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2283 Registered: 11-2008 |
Then back to you; your husband then, Was he killed like the other men? And your daughter's mate, did he die this way, Poisoned to enter Judgment Day? Or is he merely a man theoretical, To help form the puzzle statement hypothetical? Let me go direct to the grain: There are no rumors that I’ve slain My husband; neither did my daughter Kill hers, if that is what you’re after. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 257 Registered: 4-2010 |
Your poisons, your wares, your death-in-a-jar, Did you sell it to all around, near and far? And these husbands who died by your fatal touch, Did their wives know their mates would no longer breathe much? In other words, did they know they were buying Something that would end in their husband's dying? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2317 Registered: 11-2008 |
Your poisons, your wares, your death-in-a-jar, Did you sell it to all around, near and far? And these husbands who died by your fatal touch, Did their wives know their mates would no longer breathe much? In other words, did they know they were buying Something that would end in their husband's dying? My business, as it now appears, Was thriving for a lot of years. To many customers I sold My potion for its weight in gold. In Rome and Naples the good wives Who wanted to take their husbands‘ lives, Often knew what they were a-buyin‘ To see their husbands quickly dying. When saying this, I must say though That there were some who did not know And used my liquid just as lotion, Unaware it‘s a deadly potion. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 297 Registered: 4-2010 |
Yet ano'er question, I hope this one's sound, In what century could you be found? And after you were found and caught, Were you imprisoned, or was death brought? | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 1748 Registered: 7-2009 |
Have we figured out as yet What Saint Nick has to do with it? | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2341 Registered: 11-2008 |
Yet ano'er question, I hope this one's sound, In what century could you be found? And after you were found and caught, Were you imprisoned, or was death brought? The year when I did my life resign was sixteen hundred fifty-nine. There are more versions of the reason: Some say I was choked in prison, Others that it was hangman’s hand That life for me forever banned. Have we figured out as yet What Saint Nick has to do with it? No, not yet – he is not to blame, But he gained me much needed fame. He played a role in the promotion To help me sell my famous lotion. He made me earn a good few grand As the face of my well-known brand. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 335 Registered: 4-2010 |
I don't know much about this saint, So I will ask some questions quaint: Was Nick around in your own times, Or would further back, him we'd find? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 445 Registered: 4-2010 |
I believe this versponse's answer I've got, So tell me whether I'm right or not. Is your name Giulia Tofana, Poisoning with your famous "Aqua"? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 446 Registered: 4-2010 |
Another apology of mine, I took liberty with that last rhyme. I couldn't think of a rhyme for "Tofana," Other than the irrelevant "banana." | ||
| Alhucema (Alhucema)
New member Username: Alhucema Post Number: 2383 Registered: 11-2008 |
I believe this versponse's answer I've got, So tell me whether I'm right or not. Is your name Giulia Tofana, Poisoning with your famous "Aqua"? Yes! You've got it: that’s my name! which earned me some ill-earned fame. I named my product (I was wary), Manna of St Nicholas of Bari, Also known in people's chatter Aqua Tofana, for that matter. It looked like water, clear and clean, It had no smell and was not seen. I developed it over years To dry unhappy women’s tears. The happy ones could use it too To be as fresh as morning dew. When they tied all their silken laces, They put my lotion on their faces. But if their husband was not kind, Then they could always change their mind. A few drops to the husband’s beaker made him feel sick and made him weaker, A few days later, he was dead, There was a free place in her bed. And for those who prefer prose, who think rhymes stink, there is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_Tofana Thank you all who played along, And to Balin applause strong! | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 502 Registered: 4-2010 |
Another great puzzle, Alhucema, And for your next I cannot wait. For when it comes to puzzles, you're a dreamer Of lateral twists and turns of fate. And I finally thought of a rhyme for "Tofana", So to this puzzle, I shout "Hosanna!" |
