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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
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2 I# K" R& R' m+ t In desperation oft expressed, - G. l/ \5 ?/ S M
the intended not protected.
6 y+ Y2 B I% `+ a- z What am I?
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3 z9 Z" @ _; y2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last
$ B9 c7 j8 r$ N Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
0 @" x+ k4 y0 `* G0 N, I A city in the twilight, dim and vast, ) k6 q3 C: V1 d: U `
With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights. & W! }0 Z# l# J. S
% a5 C) U3 g$ E" @3 v5 {3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
6 x/ s& R$ V+ z And out of the strong came something sweet. 5 j- D, V8 {$ L& `" X9 P
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers;
7 i) C% f( [4 O9 @( d8 I I guard small hovels and great towers. 4 e' K: z5 r+ V' h+ ]; O" g7 c
But if per chance my master leaves, 2 L) O& Z2 x% i* r
He must ensure he safeguards me.
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