FOUR RIDDLES IN VERSE

1)

Two friends have I beyond compare,
From my birth have they been there;
In work and play, in thought and deed,
Through their device did I succeed.
Both joy and fear have held their sway,
Both love and hate played out their day;
And yet despite this bond of strength,
Have they always kept arms' length.
(Credit: Joseph Appel after George Canning)

2)
Five hundred begins it, five hundred ends it;
Five in the middle is seen.
The first of all numbers, the first of all letters,
Take up their stations between.
Join all together, and then you will bring,
Before you the name of an eminent king.
(Credit: Henry E. Dudeney)

3)
By nature's law to me is given
The greatest power under heaven.
The proudest monarchs I confine,
Who silently themselves resign,
And own obedience by a nod,
To me, their more than demi-god.
So universal is my sway,
That high and low my laws obey.
If more of me you wish to know,
Ask of either friend or foe.
Ask of the weary and the gay,
All to me their homage pay.
Though while they in my power remain,
Should you inquire, 'twill be in vain.
(Credit: Henry E. Dudeney)

4)

It flutters, but it's not a bird.

It melts, but it's not butter.

It aches, and sometimes breaks,

When given to another.

(Credit: The Friend magazine of the LDS Church) - 2/94)

Answers:

1. Hands

2. DAVID

3. Sleep

4. Your heart