A Congress

He said, “We’re almost there; I recall this meadow”

But then the meadow lasted for another thirty minutes

Anyway, “I recall this meadow” he said

And the analagous nature of torture against the ridges and crests of the forest floor became painfully evident

They say in America 100 years is a long time; in Britain 100 miles is a long way

And that’s the thing

You feel the loss of something until it’s completely gone