"A Rainbow" by DubovskoyThree Rhyming Riddles by Matthew J. Morris The Society January 28, 2025 Poetry, Riddles 10 Comments . 1. A rainbow diced to tease unhurried brains __With rotating rows of parallel planes. What is it? . 2. With no known cure, this blight Bends down what was upright Makes distant things draw near While close ones disappear And blots without a trace All vestiges of grace. What is it? . 3. On January’s ashen face A scintillating spray of lace. The night’s breath caught and sheerly drawn Across the land to glaze the dawn. What is it? . Guess the answer in the comments below and the poet will tell you if you are right. . . Matthew J. Morris lives in New York City. His riddles have appeared in Light and The Lyric. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Trending now: 10 Responses Mark Stellinga January 28, 2025 Taking a shot at #3, I’m guessing an evening snow??? The other 2 have me stumped, which isn’t that hard to do! These are fun – THANKS. 🙂 Reply Julian D. Woodruff January 28, 2025 I’m lousy at riddles, too. Maybe frost for 3? Reply Brian A. Yapko January 28, 2025 Interesting and beautifully-crafted riddles. Here are my guesses: 1) Rubik’s cube; 2) Death; 3) Frost. Reply Roy Eugene Peterson January 28, 2025 I agree with Brian’s answers, although #3 could be ice as well as snow or frost. Reply James B January 28, 2025 The first one had me stumped but I agree it’s probably a Rubics cube. Before reading the comments, my guesses for 2 and 3 are as follows: 2) Time or Age. 3) Frost. Reply Cheryl A Corey January 28, 2025 1. Rubic’s Cube 2. Mold or fungus 3. Hoarfrost Reply Matthew J. Morris January 28, 2025 Thanks to everyone who played! Yes, (1) is Rubik’s Cube, (2) is old age, and (3) is frost. Reply Linda Marie Hilton January 28, 2025 the first two i have no idea, the third i would say is hoar frost, only seen in very cold and damp weather like Minnesota or Michigan Upper Penninsula. Reply Twila Brase January 28, 2025 VERY creative. A thinking exercise. I especially like #2. I didn’t figure it out, but it’s the perfect description. Thanks for sharing! Reply Mary Gardner January 31, 2025 My answers were kaleidoscope, old age, and snow. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Mark Stellinga January 28, 2025 Taking a shot at #3, I’m guessing an evening snow??? The other 2 have me stumped, which isn’t that hard to do! These are fun – THANKS. 🙂 Reply
Brian A. Yapko January 28, 2025 Interesting and beautifully-crafted riddles. Here are my guesses: 1) Rubik’s cube; 2) Death; 3) Frost. Reply
Roy Eugene Peterson January 28, 2025 I agree with Brian’s answers, although #3 could be ice as well as snow or frost. Reply
James B January 28, 2025 The first one had me stumped but I agree it’s probably a Rubics cube. Before reading the comments, my guesses for 2 and 3 are as follows: 2) Time or Age. 3) Frost. Reply
Matthew J. Morris January 28, 2025 Thanks to everyone who played! Yes, (1) is Rubik’s Cube, (2) is old age, and (3) is frost. Reply
Linda Marie Hilton January 28, 2025 the first two i have no idea, the third i would say is hoar frost, only seen in very cold and damp weather like Minnesota or Michigan Upper Penninsula. Reply
Twila Brase January 28, 2025 VERY creative. A thinking exercise. I especially like #2. I didn’t figure it out, but it’s the perfect description. Thanks for sharing! Reply
