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The Twelve Disciples
We, the twelve disciples
A treat for all to see
We rest above with all the saints
And set in our marquee
We each like to take our time
And make our way to you
Please just sit and wait, my friend
We've got some explaining to do
One likes to prance around in fields
Another likes to rush
And then there's one that's really two
Then one that likes to crush
One likes to roam the jungle floor
Another has no ring
One is used for quick judgment
Another likes to sting
One likes to shoot his pieces far
Another likes to kick
One brings water for you to use
And one is very slick
We've each described ourselves
So your attention, if you please
Think about this puzzle
And answer...
What are we?
A treat for all to see
We rest above with all the saints
And set in our marquee
We each like to take our time
And make our way to you
Please just sit and wait, my friend
We've got some explaining to do
One likes to prance around in fields
Another likes to rush
And then there's one that's really two
Then one that likes to crush
One likes to roam the jungle floor
Another has no ring
One is used for quick judgment
Another likes to sting
One likes to shoot his pieces far
Another likes to kick
One brings water for you to use
And one is very slick
We've each described ourselves
So your attention, if you please
Think about this puzzle
And answer...
What are we?
Answer
The Twelve Signs of the Western ZodiacThe Whole:
"...above with all the saints" - The saints are in heaven, and heaven is in the sky.
"We each, a set marquee" - Each sign has its own constellation.
"We each like to take our time" - Each sign comes around at different times of the year.
The Separate Signs:
"One likes to prance around in fields" - the Ram - Aries
"Another likes to rush" - the Bull - Taurus
"And then there's one that's really two" - the Twins - Gemini
"Then one that likes to crush" - the Crab - Cancer (He likes to crush things with his claws.)
"One likes to roam the jungle floor" - the Lion - Leo
"Another has no ring" - the Virgin - Virgo (She's a virgin because she isn't married, hence, no ring.)
"One is used for quick judgment" - the Scales - Libra
"Another likes to sting" - the Scorpion - Scorpio
"One likes to shoot his pieces far" - the Archer - Sagittarius (His "pieces" are his arrows.)
"Another likes to kick" - the Horned Goat - Capricorn
"One brings water for you to use" - the Water Bearer - Aquarius
"And one is very slick" - the Fish - Pisces (He is slick because of his scales.)
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