WHAT DO THE CARDS MEAN?
The Clubs are plants with leaves that cover land
The Spades are used by folks to shovel sand
The Diamonds are jewels we want to grasp in hand
The Hearts are feelings our souls must understand
Each card represents two unique, but related story elements. Each card has a short poem written in iambic tetrameter that help remember the two story elements associated with that card.
CLUBS: SETTINGS & MOODS
Ace of Clubs: Maze & Unknown
The Ace of Clubs is on it’s own
A winding Maze with end Unknown
Two of Clubs: Desert & Desolate
The Two of Clubs needs water soon
So Desolate on Desert dune
Three of Clubs: Sea & Vast
The Three of Clubs must set the sail
Upon Vast Sea does blow the gale
Four of Clubs: Forest & Dark
The Four of Clubs not far it sees
So Dark among the Forest trees
Five of Clubs: Party & Joyous
The Five of Clubs is in a trance
At Joyous Party full of dance
Six of Clubs: Arctic & Cold
The Six of Clubs hazards the ice
The coats for Arctic Cold suffice
Seven of Clubs: Sky & Blowing
The Seven of Clubs it soars so high
The Blowing wind up in the Sky
Eight of Clubs: Mountain & Awe
The Eight of Clubs atop so saw
On Mountain peak a view of Awe
Nine of Clubs: Road & Journey
The Nine of Clubs ventured and strode
So merrily down Journey’s Road
Ten of Clubs: Home & Comfort
The Ten of Clubs it does not roam
Comfortable and safe at Home
Jack of Clubs: Prison & Confined
The Jack of Clubs more than just fined
A Prison bleak in which Confined
Queen of Clubs: City & Bustle
The Queen of Clubs works a hustle
In Cityscape much a Bustle
King of Clubs: Castle & Secure
The King of Clubs is safe for sure
A Castle strong and most Secure
SPADES (& JOKERS): CHARACTERS & ANIMALS
Ace of Spades: Athlete & Rabbit
The Ace of Spades wins out the race
Rabbit’s haste with Athlete’s grace
Two of Spades: Monk & Mouse
The Two of Spades inside God’s house
A pensive Monk like humble Mouse
Three of Spades: Hunter & Hawk
The Three of Spades aims at the prey
Hawk-eyed Hunters in wait lay
Four of Spades: Crafter & Beaver
The Four of Spades do fabricate
Beaver’s dam do Crafters make
Five of Spades: Messenger & Bird
The Five of Spades sends forth the word
Messenger like wing-ed Bird
Six of Spades: Musician & Cricket
The Six of Spades sings out the tune
Musicians play and Crickets croon
Seven of Spades: Miner & Mole
The Seven of Spades deep tunnels through
The many Moles on Miner’s crew
Eight of Spades: Chef & Bear
The Eight of Spades cooks mealtime fare
Able Chef like hungered Bear
Nine of Spades: Merchant & Cat
The Nine of Spades closes the deal
Sly Cat with Merchant's market zeal
Ten of Spades: Teacher & Owl
The Ten of Spades will so advise
A patient Teacher like Owl wise
Jack of Spades: Squire & Dog
The Jack of Spades you may require
Dogged aide of ready Squire
Queen of Spades: Warrior & Badger
The Queen of Spades strike a flurry
Warrior with Badger’s fury
King of Spades: Royal & Lion
The King of Spades on throne reside
With Royal blood like Lion’s pride
The Black Joker: Thief & Rat
The Joker Black you must trust not
A Thieving Rat who steals the lot
The Red Joker: Jester & Monkey
The Joker Red so silly be
A Jesting Monkey in the tree
DIAMONDS: ITEMS & ABSTRACTS
Ace of Diamonds: Sword & Power
The Ace of Diamonds does not stop
With edged Sword does Power chop
Two of Diamonds: Shield & Protect
The Two of Diamonds does not yield
Protecting all with iron Shield
Three of Diamonds: Lantern & Fire
The Three of Diamonds bring the light
By sparking Fire in Lantern bright
Four of Diamonds: Book & Knowledge
The Four of Diamonds seeks to learn
From Books such Knowledge does it earn
Five of Diamonds: Wrench & Repair
The Five of Diamonds at workbench
To Fix it all with greasy Wrench
Six of Diamonds: Compass & Path
The Six of Diamonds does not stray
Sure Compass guides along the Way
Seven of Diamonds: Wand & Magic
The Seven of Diamonds does no harm
With Magic Wand it cast a charm
Eight of Diamonds: Horn & Celebration
The Eight of Diamonds makes it known
The Horn of Celebration blown
Nine of Diamonds: Robe & Craft
The Nine of Diamonds twirled and fanned
A Robe of silk it Made by hand
Ten of Diamonds: Hourglass & Time
The Ten of Diamonds in repose
Their Sand Clock turns as Time by goes
Jack of Diamonds: Mask & Disguise
The Jack of Diamonds would surprise
With Mask he dons his grim Disguise
Queen of Diamonds: Jewels & Wealth
The Queen of Diamonds sparkling
A Wealth of Jewels in her ring
King of Diamonds: Crown & Royalty
The King of Diamonds dresses best
A Royal Crown on brow does rest
HEARTS: ARCS & ACTIONS
Ace of Hearts: Lost & Find
The Ace of Hearts they won’t exhaust
To Find again what they have Lost
Two of Hearts: Loved & Care
The Two of Hearts all manner of
Was Caring in the name of Love
Three of Hearts: Learned & Announce
The Three of Hearts has knowledge earned
They Make It Known all that they Learned
Four of Hearts: Raced & Outrun
The Four of Hearts was not outpaced
To Outrun those they often Raced
Five of Hearts: Explored & Discover
The Five of Hearts sought to record
Discovering as they Explored
Six of Hearts: Built & Collect
The Six of Hearts a new object
Was Built with parts they did Collect
Seven of Hearts: Helped & Give
The Seven of Hearts in kind repaid
To those who Helped always Give aid
Eight of Hearts: Climbed & Descend
The Eight of Hearts addressed the stair
What once was Climbed Descend with care
Nine of Hearts: Imprisoned & Escape
The Nine of Hearts it does not doubt
Imprisoned tho it will Get Out
Ten of Hearts: Found & Return
The Ten of Hearts is duty bound
To Return again what they have Found
Jack of Hearts: Challenged & Compete
The Jack of Hearts you won’t defeat
If Challenged he will sure Compete
Queen of Hearts: Offered & Thank
The Queen of Hearts she does revere
The folks who Offered Thanks sincere
King of Hearts: Chosen & Do Good
The King of Hearts do as they should
Was Chosen so they could Do Good
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