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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
: f( U$ B. ]7 V. x1 I once offered, soon rejected.
3 \: T _! P' S: k; V* C! ` In desperation oft expressed, 3 z* a2 s4 g5 D7 _( R, Z* H
the intended not protected.
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2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last , b- e: G L- ~+ ]
Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights - ) k1 k4 I+ {, {8 {" P M- G
A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
4 K( n' f" c) n( Y6 u9 O% E% t With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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. c/ a z# Y7 t& T5 h9 ~3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
$ ]( L6 ~ e& B1 ^ And out of the strong came something sweet.
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers;
) I; R* F9 ]; ?- H e, F6 v8 A. x I guard small hovels and great towers. 8 G6 y! R/ B; B7 s
But if per chance my master leaves,
7 I1 ]3 }& I; P2 T. H He must ensure he safeguards me.
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