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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
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In desperation oft expressed, $ V+ v! J# }! `; e5 z0 E. T
the intended not protected.
9 a, k2 r: {5 u. N What am I?
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2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last - e* q3 A& h/ I$ B% }
Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights - ' ~; P! G# x& V5 ]
A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
2 g+ ?) q0 u7 ?9 D% I With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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3) Out of the eater came something to eat, 1 b+ ]2 n2 ~; \% j. \: U% n8 O
And out of the strong came something sweet.
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0 S$ V8 ]+ I9 W4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; # P( e2 n5 H* p
I guard small hovels and great towers.
/ t2 l) Y, Z0 e. q But if per chance my master leaves, 6 f2 M2 W& W6 ?; R$ ?
He must ensure he safeguards me.
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