A Moment Isn't Very Long
Capturing Fleeting Moments of Heartache: Willie Nelson's Poignant Reflection
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Yesterday, as I talked with a friend in town,
Reflecting on a conversation with a friend in town from the past.
I forgot to remember that you'd gone.
Realizing the forgetfulness about the departure of a significant person.
For a moment, I found myself smiling,
Experiencing a fleeting moment of happiness, possibly unrelated to the absent person.
But a moment isn't very long.
Acknowledging that the joyous moment is brief and does not last.
An' last night as I danced with a stranger,
Recalling a night of dancing with a stranger, temporarily escaping thoughts of the absent person.
An' she held her cheek close to my own,
Noting physical closeness with the stranger during the dance.
For a moment, I almost forgot you,
Almost forgetting the absent person for a moment during the dance.
But a moment isn't very long.
Acknowledging that the distraction is short-lived.
Every now an' then I get a chance to smile,
Expressing occasional opportunities for happiness or contentment.
But those every now an' thens just last a little while.
Recognizing that these moments of joy are fleeting.
An' tonight I've got a date with a new love,
Anticipating a date with a new love interest for the evening.
But I know I'd do just as well at home.
Understanding that the potential for satisfaction is limited, even at home.
For a moment, maybe I could forget you.
Contemplating the possibility of briefly forgetting the absent person during the date.
But a moment isn't very long.
Emphasizing the transience of such moments of forgetfulness.
Every now an' then I get a chance to smile,
Repeating the theme of occasional smiles or happiness.
But those every now an' thens just last a little while.
Reiterating that these moments are short-lived.
An' tonight I've got a date with a new love,
Revisiting the idea of a date with a new love interest.
But I know I'd do just as well at home.
Acknowledging the potential futility of seeking satisfaction elsewhere.
For a moment, maybe I could forget you.
Considering the brief possibility of forgetting the absent person during the date.
But a moment isn't very long.
Reiterating the ephemeral nature of these forgetful moments.
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