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Tall in the morning, short at noon, gone at night. But I'll be back soon.
When they are caught, they are thrown away. When they escape, you itch all day.
My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe.
Thousands lay up gold within this house. But no man made it. Spears past counting guard this house, but no man wards it.
What is eaten but not grown and was born in water but will disappear if soaked?
Iām grown from darkness but shine with a pale light. Very round I am and always a lady's delight.