by Fred Hose
Member since:
May 9, 2006

The Maiden And The Riddle

March 26, 2007 07:11 AM UTC
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One day a maiden came a'walkin'
And soon we two were a'talkin'
Soon she asked me for a favour
To try my luck in a little wager

In one hand hold I sweet shy bliss
In t'other I hold raw sensuousness
Which one to choose left or right?
Which to give you more delight?

I frowned in thought and deeply pondered
What more desired I fretfully wondered
But then with a laugh I solved the riddle
Just give me the one that's in the middle

 

Comments: 19

Vinay Benjamin Mar 26, 2007, 7:31am UTC
Fred - RIGHT choice!! Waiting to meet such a maiden myself!!
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Mar 26, 2007, 9:20am UTC
Nice.
Lainie - Just Lainie Mar 26, 2007, 9:45am UTC
: )
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Mar 26, 2007, 12:27pm UTC
GREAT poetry Fred, it made me smile!
Fred Hose Mar 26, 2007, 1:13pm UTC
Thank you Vinay. The's there waiting for you. Just wait for the mist to clear.

Glad you liked it Moggy.

Hi Lainie Oh so you're a woman of few symbols. But I do see some praise there.Thanks.
Mariana T. Mar 26, 2007, 1:42pm UTC
I'm laughing here - it took me a second - duh...you're funny Fred. Thanks I did enjoy this! Salud.
Fred Hose Mar 26, 2007, 2:24pm UTC
Thank you Amy. Yeaa they say that common sense is not so common.

Thank you Lynn. If you smiled then it was worth it.

Hahaha Mariana. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I'm laughing too.
Anila J. Mar 26, 2007, 2:37pm UTC
Fred, indeed a clever poem!
Thanks to that moment, for guiding your brain towards the right choice.
Linda JM Mar 26, 2007, 5:46pm UTC
Good choice, and a great poem..
julian three Mar 26, 2007, 7:57pm UTC
This is such a nice and 'frothy' light poem, it could easily pass for one sung by a traveling bard in an Eire pub a century & a half ago! I can hear the crackle of the logs, smell the ale and join the laughter at the closing lines! Well done dear friend, as always.
Fred Hose Mar 27, 2007, 2:26am UTC
Hi Anila Sometimes one has to think before making the wisest choice. Thank you for your praise.

Hello Marianne.It's so good of you to came and visit. I'm glad that you smiled.

Thank you Linda. Yeea choices aren't always just left and right. There may be a wiser one waiting to be discovered.
Fred Hose Mar 27, 2007, 2:31am UTC
Hi Julian Three. Exactly. An Irish pub. Just as you paint the picture. Perhaps with a little fiddle playing and some foot stomping.
I would have imagined there would be laughter a couple of pats on the back and a glass shoved into the poet's hands.
Thank you my special friend. Thank for always seeing the best.
Jennine D. Mar 29, 2007, 2:55am UTC
ha great one, good wit on this
David D. Gilbaugh Apr 1, 2007, 2:27am UTC
Got a quick chucle out a me on this one. Well done.
Always go for the one in the middle, I guess! Well, maybe not!
Fred Hose Apr 1, 2007, 3:29am UTC
Thank you Jennine. I'm glad to smiled. Just some old fashoned fun. Hahaha

Glad you smiled Douglas. Thank you for your comment. No no don't rush in and regret at leisure.
Laurun M. Apr 1, 2007, 8:00pm UTC
Very cheery verse.
Mariana T. Apr 5, 2007, 12:57pm UTC
Just a good morning from your friend in California and thanks for telling me about your peanut butter and honey sandwich and your other goodies about the fresh bread! Yummmm - I so appreciate your comments Fred. Maybe you need to do a food article! Salud.
This was lovely verse.

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