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Monologue

Please don't be mad,
I'll be going soon
I didn't come to bother you
nor to offend you
I saw lights in the windows
and I heard voices singing
and unintentionally, I was already
playing
 
I also used to cheer
among my friends and my strings
With liquors and women
but who remembers that?
I used to be a famous actor
I was always on the road
Here I have a picture of me
Acting
 
You reminded me of past times
of dreams and fantasies
Please forgive this old man,
please forgive me
 
I almost forgot,
but tomorrow
they will be giving out fresh fish
Today we got some potatoes
and canned greens
in our market stand
 
When I get there and eat,
I'll be going to the zone
by the road near the trash
Since the night progresses,
I'll leave you with your dance
and singing and culture
 
I'm sorry to bother you
I'm shutting up already
At my age, sometimes the head gets upset
In your joy,
I recognised my promises
And everything looks like it's...
starting over again
 
Please don't get mad
I'll get going right now
I didn't want to bother you
nor offend you
I saw lights in the windows
And youth singing
And unintentionally, I was already...
dreaming
 
I live in the old house
with the green lamp
If you ever pass by it,
remember.
 
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