Scientists have a theory that my third
Makes music,—but it never has been heard.
A couple of my whole go to a ball;
And on my whole is room enough for all.
[24]
MY first is made of clay
And holds a growing palm;
My second brings a day
When all the air seems balm;
My whole is quite a clever feat
Performed by many a young athlete.
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MY first ’s possessed by men and dogs and goats,
By houses, churches, books and hats and coats.
My second was a maiden young and fair,
Entrusted to a guardian’s watchful care.
He who ’s my whole cannot achieve great fame;
Read my whole backward and it spells the same.