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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.
I fly through the air on small feathered wings, seeking out life and destroying all things.
My coat keeps me safe From damage thatβs near. I cause you happiness, sadness, Anticipation and fear. On the outside, I am put under judgment of price. But my insides have far more value That not even MONEY can suffice.
What can be swallowed, But can also swallow you?
Sleeping during the day, I hide away. Watchful through the night, I open at dawn's light. But only for the briefest time, do I shine. And then I hide away. And sleep through the day.
Iβm grown from darkness but shine with a pale light. Very round I am and always a lady's delight.