+from rain to electricity.X this hangs around this memory this mnemonic device A coalition of words. An incomplete (unfinished) sentence. Of what the device refers to I cannot say. (I shall have to invent a story). Of what the device refers to I cannot remember. It has an archaic ring to it, (ring-ring b-ring the bells of history), of ancient and timeless processes, cause and a(e)ffect. Writing out of date - past its use-by... I've kept this meme, or rather, it has kept me, for ten years. I imagined one day I would be able to 'nut' it out, bother it until it gave me its thingness, its secret, (in the way of Francis Ponge). This has not yet been successful. The best I can do is repeat these sounds aloud, like a mantra. rain ame rain ame rain ame Language is survival's technology. It is the vehicle for a stubborn and tenacious adherence to life. Methods for Memory: Moreover, shells are prizes. LINEAGE COMPOSED OF TWISTED CONNECTED THREADS. Pivot is important section of wooden door. Marrow exists in moving bones. LIGHTNING STRIKES FIELD IN ELECTRIC RAINSTORM. SAMURAI STANDS ERECT

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