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The root tops the trunk on this backward thing, that grows in the winter and dies in the spring.
The moon is my father. The sea is my mother. I have a million brothers. I die when I reach land.
What is bought by the yard by is worn by the foot?
My first is in some but not in all. My second is into but not in tall. My third in little but no in big. My fourth in port but not in pig. My whole is made in nature's way. For clothing, rugs used every day.
Late afternoons I often bathe. I'll soak in water piping hot. My essence goes through. My see through clothes. Used up am I - I've gone to pot.
When is it bad luck to see a black cat?