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1) When I'm used, I'm useless, ( a5 g- _* p2 B2 C
once offered, soon rejected. + E% `) t! {5 H5 f) m
In desperation oft expressed, Z" g- R4 Z. X/ ^, I U1 F) J6 Z
the intended not protected.
, B/ D p+ `: T/ F$ e1 j$ F4 _ What am I?
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1 Q& h- b+ Z( k4 Q2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last / ?' T) w2 M; `, L; B
Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
' n( B# z Z" Q' a5 ^ A city in the twilight, dim and vast, 1 @* [0 Z: v& N3 o3 e1 ~+ T
With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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2 S3 q+ Y4 r" T& i# m3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
, ]& d1 O, E }5 M% B8 l$ B: M3 c# y And out of the strong came something sweet. # ]$ u% Q: T+ _( @2 ~3 V2 I
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers;
6 m8 x4 c2 S6 d* F( G: y I guard small hovels and great towers. ( |& i; g6 ~2 f
But if per chance my master leaves,
0 W7 q; o3 u: `& Q He must ensure he safeguards me.
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