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I Apologize
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I Apologize My mind wasn't even there. Mirage, sir. I didn't see what I thought I saw. Que sera, sera. That's that. I was in my woman's bedroom removing her red shoes & dress. I'm just like the rest of the world: No comment; no way, Jose; I want spring always dancing with the pepper trees. I was miles away, I saw nothing! Did I say their diamond rings blinded me & I nearly lost my head? I think it was how the North Star fell through plate glass. I don't remember what they wore. What if I said they were only shadows of overcoats stooped in the doorway where the light's bad? No, no oneroughed me up last night. Sir, there's no story to change. I heard no names. There were no distinguishing marks or other clues. No slip of the tongue. This morning I can't even remember who I am. IoB N EON V ERN A C U L A R ...