Answer:
What can be underwater, under fire, on fire and taking water all at the same time?
Born of earth, but with none of its strength. Molded by flame, but with none of its power. Shaped
Half-way up the hill, I see you at last, lying beneath me with your sounds and sights. A city in the twilight, dim and vast, with smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights.
Halo of water, tongue of wood. Skin of stone, long I've stood. My fingers short reach to the sky. Inside my heart men live and die.
Who spends the day at the window, goes to the table for meals. And hides at night?
Black we are and much admired. Many seek us if they are tired. We tire the horse, and comfort man, and turn White when we've fulfilled your plan.