I stumble upon the root of all my problems; The water-bearer and the fish, I suppose, But the water-bearer was sliced thinly and eaten raw I realized, I hypothesized, I anagnorisised; Now, now, that’s not a word, That’s an excersize in child’s play. You’d know better. You’d do bettter not to; But were I allowed to continue, I’d clarify; You didn’t say anything? I smiled. Well, when you were my age, I was half of yours; Do you remember me? I’m not here to flatter you and you’re really begging the question. Well, when you were my age, I was half of yours, so I suppose you understand? I’ve never believed in numbers but these are undeniable, would you agree? How did you chance upon such a place, such a position? How was your day? What’s your favourite bird? Have you even seen a secret evolve? Where are your eyes and your hands and your ears? Have you felt me recently? Dreamt of me? How was your day? My love, I’m trying to start a conversation. *Well, you know I’m not here to flatter you…