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What grows in winter, dies in summer, and grows roots upward?
A precious stone, as clear as diamond. Seek it out whilst the sun's near the horizon. Though you can walk on water with its power, Try to keep it, and it'll vanish within an hour.
I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes. I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole.
Do what he says and you'll be fine, don't and you lose the game.
A dagger thrust at my own heart, dictates the way I'm swayed. Left I stand, and right I yield, to the twisting of the blade.
Lynn likes grapes but not potatoes. She likes squash but not lettuce, and she likes peas but not onions. Following the same rule, will she like pumpkins or apples?