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When life slows down and I have time to think

there's a whole lot that runs through my mind.

So many memories are filed away

that prove this life has been pretty kind.

I distinctly remember my grandmother's house,

watching Batman on her TV.

I distinctly remember that smell in the air

by the chocolate factory.

I distinctly remember Westador Drive,

and the times outside playing games.

I distinctly remember all the friends I had.

It's a long, long list of names.

I distinctly remember my first real crush.

I thought it was as deep as it could get.

I distinctly remember the thoughts in my head

when she passed me her cigarette.

I distinctly remember that band we met

singing 'Never Been Any Reason."

And I distinctly remember my high school in spring.

That's always been my favorite season.

I distinctly remember thost bonfire parties

that sometimes got pretty scary.

I distinctly remember that night in the hotel

down from the monestary.

I distinctly remember the Fourth of July

back in 1986.

I distinctly remember those late nights at work,

when we were up to all our old tricks.

I distinctly remember Mitch, Ken, and Doug,

and every other close friend.

I distinctly remember the women I loved

and the times I hoped never would end.

I distinctly remember the bands I discovered

and all of the live shows I've seen.

I distinctly remember the taste of Nicole

and the good times when things got obscene.

I distinctly remember body surfing for hours,

the way the waves seemed so surreal.

I distinctly remember South Carolina,

and how good that state made me feel.

I distinctly remember times that I loved,

and the times that my heart got torn.

I distinctly remember the way that I felt

when both my children were born.

I distinctly remember so many people,

and so many things I've been through.

I could go on forever thinking about it.

I've only mentioned a few.

And next time life slows down enough to think,

I'll go through it all again.

Let these memories fly me away

and take my mind for a spin.