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It floats over the land, It cuts the tallest mountain, Its voice is like a fountain, Its body like a snake, Will flow into a lake.
What has wings, but can not fly. Is enclosed, but can outside also lie. Can open itself up, or close itself away. Is the place of kings and queens and doggerel of every means. What is it upon which I stand? Which can lead us to different lands.
Break it and it is better, immediately set and harder to break again
What goes in the water red, and comes out black?
The higher I climb, the hotter I engage. I cannot escape from my crystal cage.
I am rarely touched but often held. If you are smart you'll use me well. What am I?