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The quiet one, the one named Steven
The person referred to as "the quiet one" is named Steven.
Listens to the voice of reason
Steven listens to the voice of reason.
They miss him at the kitchen
There is a sense of absence or longing for Steven in the kitchen.
Where he's given daily bread
Steven is provided with daily sustenance or support in the kitchen.
Another one, the one named Harry
Another person, named Harry, is introduced. Described as either a vegetable or visionary, suggesting contrasting qualities.
Vegetable or visionary
Harry claims to have had a dream involving Steven flying overhead.
Said he had a dream with Steven
Steven is still part of Harry's thoughts and dreams.
Flying overhead
Implies a dream where Steven is flying above, symbolizing freedom or escape.
He watched him until he lost him in the sun
Harry observed Steven until he disappeared in the sun, possibly suggesting a loss or departure.
He must be having some kind of fun
Suggests that Steven must be experiencing some kind of enjoyable or pleasurable activity.
A thousand miles, a world away
Refers to a significant physical or emotional distance (a thousand miles) and a new day beginning.
A woman starts another day
A woman starts her day, implying routine or monotony.
She drinks her mud and draws a tub
The woman consumes something (possibly coffee referred to as "mud") and prepares for a bath.
And waits for it to fill
She waits for the bathtub to fill.
A box arrives with nothing in it
A box arrives, but it is empty, causing confusion or disappointment.
Setting off her head a spin
The empty box triggers a disorienting or upsetting reaction.
It goes round and round and round
Describes a repetitive and cyclical motion that leads to a spill, possibly symbolizing chaos or disorder.
Until it all begins to spill
Chaos ensues until a new cycle begins.
Before she knows another day is done
The woman realizes that another day has passed without her fully realizing it.
She must be having some kind of fun
Suggests that the woman, despite the chaos, must be experiencing some form of enjoyment or pleasure.
And she says, "Don't pray for me."
The woman expresses a desire for others not to pray for her, possibly indicating a rejection of sympathy or assistance.
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