Fastened tightly on top of a Valentine box of chocolates, I am a silken ribbon; bent between Cupid's hands, I am a weapon ready to launch an arrow of romance. What am I?
A bow
A 'bow' is a decorative tied ribbon on a gift box, as well as the curved tool archers and Cupid use to shoot arrows.
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