Enigma Riddle:
Who is the one beloved by the Shulamite?
She sings of him in the Song of Solomon,
Her heart aflame with love for this one.
He is fairer than any man,
His eyes like doves, his hair like a flock of goats.
He is the king, the shepherd, the lover,
The one who has captured her heart forever.
So tell me now, if you can,
Who is the one beloved by the Shulamite, the man?
Conundrum Riddle:
What is the precious nard that fills the room with fragrance?
It is not a flower, nor a spice, nor a perfume,
But a symbol of love and sacrifice,
An offering poured out at the feet of the king.
It is the costly ointment that Mary brought,
Breaking her alabaster jar,
Anointing Jesus for his burial,
A gesture of devotion beyond compare.
So tell me now, if you dare,
What is the precious nard that fills the room with fragrance, rare?
Lateral Thinking Riddle:
How does a garden become a kingdom?
It starts with a seed, a tiny thing,
Planted in the soil, watered by the spring.
It grows into a shoot, a stem, a tree,
Branching out, spreading wide, bearing fruit for all to see.
The garden becomes a place of plenty,
A kingdom of life, a sanctuary.
So tell me now, if you will,
How does a garden become a kingdom, with skill?
Trick Riddle:
What is the one thing that love cannot do in Song of Solomon?
It cannot be measured, weighed, or quantified,
For love is a thing of the heart, not the mind.
It cannot be contained, nor controlled, nor tamed,
For love is a force that cannot be named.
It cannot be bought, nor sold, nor traded,
For love is a gift that cannot be graded.
So tell me now, with a smile,
What is the one thing that love cannot do in Song of Solomon, worthwhile?