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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
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' h8 O) N( ]. }7 s In desperation oft expressed, 9 M: g: D7 \* h/ n
the intended not protected. 3 J( K5 Y3 i: t
What am I?
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Y, e5 M6 a6 D$ i2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last
5 L5 Y- q" E. S; C% j Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
4 C. f) r! G$ R9 g2 ?3 W A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
) z; X, R- M, q9 V( k" B2 A With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
8 f5 _4 b& Z: U6 | And out of the strong came something sweet.
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; - y0 M; y, z) |5 K8 c' u- g4 @* }
I guard small hovels and great towers. ; L# _8 L1 b" K% p; w' |
But if per chance my master leaves, - w$ z% R q R4 o( J0 G8 k1 U6 w
He must ensure he safeguards me.
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