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The Cuttlefish Man

Well, at the time his argument made sense;
I really had no adequate defense.

I mean, I was being forced to comply—
And that was a horrible place to die!

Anyway, those pipes might not burst their seams:
Why should I believe in his crazy schemes?

So I did it. I played my little part,
In spite of some loud thumping by my heart.

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