The Resistance of Memory

It’s really great to meet you dude, for sure.
Weren't you here a while ago - you don’t agree?
- Hey! You ever seen this weed before?

I’ll take a spin around the bowl, not bore
myself with all the usual - hmm…who’s he?
Yeah, really great to meet you too, for sure.

I wonder what’s behind that castle door?
I should swim up and see what’s there to see
- Whoa! I’ve never seen this weed before!

These things, the weed… you know, the more and more--
Hey! That guy’s face! – er… now where were we…?
Yeah, really great to meet you too, for sure…

man, there has to be some natural law
that saves a fish from life's inanity
- Hey! I’ve never seen this weed before!

The more I plan it out, the more I draw
a blank – hey dude! Did you arrive with me?
It’s really great to meet you, man, for sure.
- Whoa! You ever seen this weed before?

Nigel Holt

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