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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
' w5 \: [- J- U- U! ^ once offered, soon rejected.
8 Z. @9 ?, ~% [+ t+ [. j* q In desperation oft expressed, 6 E8 c1 t( |4 U P
the intended not protected. ' F, ]2 ?* s( r; p: j5 q ]: O
What am I?
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2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last
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A city in the twilight, dim and vast, % v: t" L" n2 g5 E7 E1 x
With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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9 O; G+ v) U2 P3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
& q$ q$ |, i% Q- s1 Q; y. K And out of the strong came something sweet. - ]3 X% K8 j, m5 _. a
2 F- n; x8 h% ?; Q5 D4) I've little strength, but mighty powers;
* a% c) C5 q$ ]9 } I guard small hovels and great towers. 8 U! a0 I% V( X9 n; G0 w) W2 \
But if per chance my master leaves, 4 b' K4 Q9 l' z) r# ?' ^! f
He must ensure he safeguards me.
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