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1) When I'm used, I'm useless,
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In desperation oft expressed, ; I D% p. u! G0 Y" g
the intended not protected. ; A& ?3 K! e9 \1 h! S
What am I? " M+ z' ?7 z B" C
k. J% x9 \8 c. u( B! e' H( j2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last 3 t( u( e) `' Y) {* x9 E: j- f3 _ a
Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
' n/ U1 m( Y+ x D% V A city in the twilight, dim and vast, 3 X+ \0 c- \2 W1 P T( o
With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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$ O. `7 O4 A) L) m A3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
# g8 X0 j4 W7 z' N; q And out of the strong came something sweet.
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' o3 m$ N; L b4) I've little strength, but mighty powers; ( B; T& Y. D/ F/ F
I guard small hovels and great towers.
6 W9 b! {4 x8 T( ^ But if per chance my master leaves, 7 F% X, q- N$ ~% ]- e5 Z. [- q0 @
He must ensure he safeguards me.
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