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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
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In desperation oft expressed,
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8 ]/ v1 j4 U, X' U( u a What am I?
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2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last
% K6 a' o$ ^5 r: `- [- J Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
) `3 F0 N0 B& q" H" i A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
. {% s2 }6 S2 R: q0 X' K With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
) `* L7 U' P q- i9 U9 x% {- g! e And out of the strong came something sweet.
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/ o6 l& _7 [" O0 ], b: y4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; + {! f& r e' I- U7 L
I guard small hovels and great towers.
1 E2 F! B& D# a+ h; o9 R But if per chance my master leaves,
5 _' {7 V* C) q$ t He must ensure he safeguards me.
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