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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
' p, T+ l! a3 d8 W# a; ` once offered, soon rejected. 3 R- Q$ U, @: e1 I3 \% p" k$ r
In desperation oft expressed, ) I& h7 C( s* D% d
the intended not protected. & ^7 n9 B# @' l6 B; V: y5 v" u
What am I?
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( w, d6 }2 n) I9 U2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last 3 n4 r4 p6 l# x, Z( F$ J
Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
7 w# y! s) Y3 A4 o" j( R A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
, B+ y: x, B R# o7 _ With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights. , n" A, y1 w* n5 a1 g% q
. W; }$ B8 o- i0 [, f0 y3) Out of the eater came something to eat, : V1 g' X2 r* R. |
And out of the strong came something sweet. # q3 u+ G5 g& g* S6 |
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; 8 D/ A& S0 Z/ N4 p0 {
I guard small hovels and great towers.
% z9 p, h! w1 Z+ Y But if per chance my master leaves, ( t: E9 ^% X8 h
He must ensure he safeguards me. T3 X4 ]# q; D, v
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