I Knew You
Yesterday
I met a new man on the street yesterday
Three male acquaintances round me say
He shouldn't be walking, better to lay
You lock my eyes, no looking away
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Shuffling, continuing along your way
You cross the street avoiding melee
Directly toward me, safely, I pray
Worse pain ever, from gout, you say
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Your eyes blue, your hair sparse, gray
Memories flood, you show me the way
A visit from my dad through you this day
The connection is made, come what may
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Remembrance profound, gout and gray
Your wallet in view, like my dad one day
I advise you, please, to hide it away
You thank me, softly, concealing it's fray
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Not looking back, continuing your way
Speaking, I no longer hear what you say
Thought you'd envisioned an angel today
It was I in the presence of light that day
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