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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
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In desperation oft expressed, ; `: ]& x& h& S( S6 m) j- f0 y
the intended not protected.
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% b" ^( B+ R$ y. t( I0 E! W# e9 K2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last
6 C* W# F& s' @ Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
, m- A: Z5 Q: n( w% c A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
3 `6 E0 d9 ?, @8 B- J With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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& w* v" L- t( h, O3) Out of the eater came something to eat, 2 a7 Q( n% Z& V2 }! N. G
And out of the strong came something sweet.
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; V8 V7 c6 l; |. T$ A4 K4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; 1 A+ y3 i' ?& R) S2 |0 k
I guard small hovels and great towers.
f" y- @; X& r5 p" x ~9 o But if per chance my master leaves,
+ d+ W/ Y+ j3 B2 }* A4 e3 ^ He must ensure he safeguards me.
y) K+ Q/ D5 z' u4 | What am I? |
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