Answer:
I am merry creature in pleasant time of year as in but certain seasons I sing that you can hear; And yet I'm made a by-word A very perfect mock; Compared to foolish persons And silliest of all folk.
I am higher than the king
My snake-like body cracks and burns. I cause pain but pleasure too. What am I?
What is black and white and red all over?
I spend most of my day eating white. When I am quick enough I get rewarded with fruit and something blue. In a dark room with blue walls I run from the ghosts that roam the halls
My days are numbered. What am I?