You don't like me but you need me, sure as can be. For you would be a reckless daredevil without me. I keep you in check and help you see reality. Sometimes though, I come upon you irrationally. I can make you wither by the hour. Please know that I can be conquered by pure willpower.

You see me when a storm comes in, and when I leave, my name describes how quickly I go. I always come with an echo, although the echo can be near or far. One can tear everything apart but I am also used to hold things together. What am I?

When I begin with 'P', a wrinkly one you've got, You have me, but hope that it's never ever shot, I can also dispense liquid, warm to the touch, But to be honest, most people don't think of me that much.

I can be a puppet for your kids, a toy for man's best friend, On cold winter days, your feet I'll attend.

You might do this when you get here, if you didn’t walk or skate An open place of memories dear, where children congregate