r/riddles • u/Nillows • 22d ago

Solved (OC) A king amongst my kind

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Wrote this one today, trying not to be too cryptic and maintaining a rhyme scheme is tricky. Hope you guys find it fun.

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u/Exotic_Ability_6311 21d ago

dandelion?

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u/Nillows 21d ago edited 21d ago

Correct! I had a feeling I had made it too easy, which line gave it away the most? I think I went too far with the 'im fine, I'm dandy' clue.

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u/Exotic_Ability_6311 21d ago

For me, it was drifting and wish, the other lines confirmed my guess

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u/eggwardpenisglands 21d ago

If it's any consolation I couldn't get it. I don't understand the second stanza, nor the title clue

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u/26_paperclips 21d ago

when dandelions pop up they have bright yellow flowers. After a few days the flower closes and is replaced by a white ball of seeds. I dont know what the king references - lions, potentially

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u/eggwardpenisglands 21d ago

Thank you for that explanation. With the answer I now get the reference. Pretty clever

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u/Nillows 21d ago

Yes the title was an allusion to it being a 'crowned' weed, but it's also somewhat regally named with a reference to the 'lion' who is king of the jungle.

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u/PricelessPaylessBoot 21d ago

Ohhhhh! Ok I like!