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It comes only before, it comes only after. Rises only in darkness, but rises only in light. It is always the same, but is yet always different.
A horrid monster hides from the day, with many legs and many eyes. With silver chains it catches prey. And eats it all before it dies. Yet in every cottage does it stay. And every castle beneath the sky.
What moves without seeing and cries without eyes?
It can pierce the best armor and make swords crumble with a rub, yet for all its power It can't harm a wooden club.
You can tumble in it, roll in it, burn it, animal eat it. Used to cover floors, still used beyond stall doors. Freshens whatever it is placed on. Absorbs whatever is poured into it.
What do angels sing in the shower?