Inside what mountain
or under what sea
did you happen to find
such a strange little key?
It winds any clock
that was otherwise broken
and unlocks riddles
before they are spoken.
It opens up books
with glued-shut pages
and frees captive birds
from all of their cages.
It's a key that can fit
any lock you can find.
Keep it OUT of your ear,
lest it open your mind.
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