Riddle 001
The following “riddle” contains clues as to what the short rhyme is talking about. If you get frustrated or can't figure it out, highlight below the riddle to find the answer and a brief explanation to understand it.
Hint: Has to do with pieces of a game
Riddle 01
How strange it is in the game called life
That the weak could turn so strong,
Not to need the help of knights in armor,
To care for whom their heart belongs.
Swear to me to love, honor, and protect
Or life will never be the same.
For men and horses can not check,
That which nature can not tame.
© 2007 Anna Kirstin
Answer:
Queen in the game of Chess
The verse gives clues using the words “game”, “knights”, “horses”, and “check” - all of which refer to the game of chess. The line “weak could turn so strong” refers to the fact that a female, who is generally regarded as the weaker sex, is the one of the strongest pieces on the board. “To whom their heart belongs” and “Swear to me to love, honor, and protect” is referring to the relationship the Queen has with the King. “Can not tame” is a reference to the fact that the Queen can move in almost any direction on the board - which can make her both dangerous and unpredictable.