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1) When I'm used, I'm useless, " n+ G1 ~' p7 C# |! D
once offered, soon rejected.
7 z2 Y) i9 p3 Q. Z0 H In desperation oft expressed, # @' a; C4 V& d+ S) M$ g1 T- V; ?) c
the intended not protected.
+ }* @5 D. @% |) V1 ~ What am I?
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% n- @7 q% h1 V5 f' e1 g2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last
3 h6 j: S( y+ e( f- L Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
! |8 w+ v# H$ J4 L0 k A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
2 M# M' b! J0 l! v" l" k With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights. 7 P" k9 Z& H5 Z
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3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
7 R6 D2 `& P6 ?' y, D3 t And out of the strong came something sweet.
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; ! p+ ^/ U) Q: r2 J5 f+ ~, n
I guard small hovels and great towers.
S- A0 ]) h' J) |8 L3 J But if per chance my master leaves, - J( b: B2 r! O/ v) Q) x5 D
He must ensure he safeguards me.
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