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A beacon from home to guide your way. It can be a lifesaver on a stormy day. What is it?
A mile from end to end, yet as close to as a friend. A precious commodity, freely given. Seen on the dead and on the living. Found on the rich, poor, short and tall, but shared among children most of all.
What's as small as a mouse but guards a house like a lion?
High born, my touch is gentle. Purest white is my lace. Silence is my kingdom. Green is the color of my death.
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
Some women don't like to be called that, yet every woman wants one. It cries and makes a lot of noise, but smiles and gurgles when you give it toys.