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1) When I'm used, I'm useless, $ v: r3 d& |. O
once offered, soon rejected. / |; ?- {& c# K: q$ S
In desperation oft expressed, [5 ]9 Q9 V9 Q
the intended not protected.
$ v1 l6 A( t. i1 ?, q What am I? [( u5 F" |+ H
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2) Half-way up the hill, I see you at last - r9 u" y# c' K8 }
Lying beneath me with your sounds and sights -
- M: O& c; P5 { A city in the twilight, dim and vast,
4 o8 q5 X& F. E% t. [ With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
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3) Out of the eater came something to eat,
, q8 C- c0 `4 s; t. F5 m9 E9 \ And out of the strong came something sweet.
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4) I've little strength, but mighty powers;
: `) A$ S' F- D1 z; c# N I guard small hovels and great towers. $ \" M; @% Q' g" T& K) ?( [
But if per chance my master leaves,
: @9 h% N7 n' n- c; N3 `: o He must ensure he safeguards me. ( q+ {. U0 h7 }0 N- R2 R0 T
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