Draw (A Riddle To Solve) Comments
Draw you ugly red headed raptor for you can sense death
Characteristic teetering before you fall into the draw
Flesh rots in the desert sun but not before it's eaten
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The second use of draw may refer to a geological feature, like a small valley, ...'A draw could be considered as the initial formation of a valley.', as might be found in a desert. : )
I don't understand the use of 'draw' as the first word of the poem. It makes me think of 'drawing' a handgun from a holster or belt to a shooting position.
That is intended as I am purposing to accomplish multiple themes at once. You're right where you should be! Hope you're ready to draw! Kidding of course you would likely be faster!
A California Condor is like a Turkey Vulture on steroids, but CC's almost became extinct in the 1900s and there may be a breeding program led by people to increase their numbers in the wild. : ) bri
When I looked up a map of areas of N. America inhabited by T. Vultures [which showed TV's in most of the U.S., including MANY non-desert areas], I (cont.) ...
NOW I'm sure Rob means Turkey Vulture, but.....is it really a raptor? One online site says it is, though I'd call it a scavenger and I don't THINK it has 'sharp talons'.
I have spent some time studying ornithology and assure you a Turkey Vulture is a raptor.
At least that is where most experts stand currently; sometimes they change their minds!
Damn, I must be gettin' old. Before I read Rob's comment about naked head, I thought of redheaded woodpecker [but not a raptor], and some raptor with a head? ? ?
I've tried to solve riddles written by others and got nowhere! As the writer this riddle seems quite easy. An interesting disconnect!
I seem to be as dim-witted as my friend Unnikrishnan, as I can't make head or tail if it too? ?
This ain't no tall tale told around the campfire…the head is naked and the tail is feathered!
True to my heart, Rob, I could not make head or tail of it. I am really a dim-wit!
Your cowboy hat is just shading your eyes! I've posted several other riddles. There is a theme to them. That may help. Other wise…just keep circling around!
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8/13/2025 5:47:57 AM # 1.0.0
A vivid depiction of a bird of prey. A unique and clever write.