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Alive without breath, As cold as death, Clad in mail never clinking, Never thirsty, ever drinking
It's anything but amusing when this body part gets hit.
When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you gay. When old, I am valued more than ever.
There are two meanings to me. With one I may need to be broken, with the other I hold on. My favorite characteristic is my charming dimple.
It stands upright and can be quite grand. Its secret is not hidden but right at hand. What is it?
you hold my tail while I fish for you