Don't Be - Memory

I almost wish I could forget you

In reality I won't

Though summer with my arms around you

Seems hopelessly remote

It won't be long

And our love is strong

It won't be long, it won't be long

If nothing goes wrong

I would tell you loves eternal

But eternity is such a long time

Which we both know we won't handle

With solitude so unattractive

But we don't have long

And now we've this greenhouse on

No, we don't have long, we don't have long

Has something gone wrong? Ah

I'll try to delay this desperate deal

By mailing eight letters that say how I feel

For if you weren't here

There'd always be clear reminiscence

Sensing your presence

Don't be a stranger

And don't be, memory

Cozy in the north wing

Taking turns at swamp thing

Listening to the byrds sing

On the tape recorder

Praying that we might gain

Time and understanding

What's the use, the phone rings

Sends another order

The uncaring power of memory

So crippling in its clarity

Those spiteful spikes of sentiment

I'd love to make some sense of it

But I won't be long

And our love is strong

No, I won't be long, I won't be long

Has something gone wrong, ah

Sensing your essence

So reminiscent

A forgotten flavor

Don't be, memory

Feeling resented

Unrepresented

Please don't regret it

And don't be, memory