Not so deep
I wrote this doggerel in October 1998. We never did do the scavenger hunt.
The Scavenger Hunt
A Scavenger Hunt for you here today,
A hunt with a difference so listen to what I say.
Today Halloween was to be the theme,
But it didn't parse well so, so bring what I mean.
We're in Mt Eden, named after the garden, you know where.
Forget about seeking Adam and Eve, what else was there?
An apple of course, and a serpent too.
The symbol's important, doesn't have to be true.
Mt Eden's in Auckland, City of Sails.
Show me its icon. Please don't fail.
Jo's off to Australia, she's going over there.
Let's change the rules and bring Australia here.
I am an ordinary guy
Though at times a little shy
What I really like to do is kiss
Oops, I'd better give that topic a miss
My heart's all-alone, it's big enough to share,
So all I need is another heart to care.
When I have that heart, I'll need a ring.
They say diamond's best, fit for a king.
With a king there needs to a queen.
Search high and low, is any to be seen?
Romance is for St Valentines Day, which Halloween ain't.
So make it different and bring me a saint.
Let's increase the variety, bring me a rose.
Damn, that's romance again, it shows.
A dog. It's man's best friend.
Oh no, it's that theme again!
For Halloween, a witch; a skull or bone;
Jack o'Lantern, if known.
Other things to bring to our host,
Casper, Casper, where's the friendly ghost?
Halloween is a time for trick and treating,
What's out there? Bring a treat and a trick in.
All these treasures, what a sight!
How can I see? I need a light!
Some more rules; yourself or anything you own
Is forbidden. So trade, but don't take a loan.
Present them all at once, before the end of time.
I can't think of anything to make a proper rhyme.
I've gone on and on, all of this blather,
All of these treasures I doubt you'll gather.
Be quick, be original, unique and clever.
If others show it first does it count? Never!
For Halloween I wrote this doggerel verse.
If I had to keep going it would get much worse.
To start the hunt, in teams you need.
By yourself I doubt you'd succeed.
I've issued many clues within this rhyme.
(Though to call is such must be a crime.)
Now I'll sit back and have a rest.
I'll have a beer and wait for the best.
- shadowfoot,
