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In memory of Mr. Pitkin & Mr. Grimsdale.

burning down
       let’s meet to stop the burning down
the house the burning down
we made the burning down
       let’s meet to stop the burning down

50 firefighters listen 3
discussing water pressure leaks

armchair firefighting

urgency
              no time
       meet
                     to spend time
       to make time
                     to find time
urgency
              no time

don’t keep the petrol by the boiler
i recall we said before

armchair firefighting

armchair firefighting
       but i did not shoot the deputy

electro–straw is just the stuff
we need for sturdy walls
the brochure says it here

50 firefighters listen 3
discuss the art of flame

armchair firefighting

armchair firefighting
       but i did not shoot the deputy
              (either)