The Daily Riddle

Though small I am, yet, when entire,I’ve force to set the world on fire.Take off a letter and it’s clearMy paunch will hold a herd of deer:Dismiss another, and you will findI once contained all humankind.

I have a hundred legs, but cannot stand.I have a long neck, but no head.I cannot see, and I’m neat and tidy as can be.

My first three are a term in golf,The next three show up in drawings.My first four are less than a whole,And all of me is a celebration.

Eating white is what I mostly do.If quick enough, a fruit and some things blue.When you see pink, sky blue, orange, or redIt would be wise to turn my yellow head.

Without a partner, I sit here mutely,My grace and beauty for you to reckon.Bright head above a regal neck, soft curves,And promise of my rich voice do beckon.I’m inevitably hollow, the fretful type,But with practice, I could be your soul mate:If you hold me just right, I’ll resonate your spiritIn faultless pitch, your song to elevate.

I know a word of letters three.Add two, and fewer there will be.

Golden treasures I contain, guarded by an army of hundreds and thousands. Stored in a labyrinth where no man walks, yet men come often to seize my gold.

Lighter when full, heavier when empty, I am funny and forceful when used aplenty.

A man rides into town on Friday, he stays for the weekend, likes it so much he decides to stay another 48 hours on Monday, he never spends more than 96 hours in the town, but leaves on Friday. How many days did he stay altogether and how did he manage it?[Contributed by Mark]

Weight in my belly,Trees on my back.Nails in my ribs,Feet I do lack.