Not Exactly Déjà Vu

It’s like watching an episode of a cop show
for the second time
but still being surprised
at the end
when they reveal who committed the crime.

Along the way bits of the dialogue
and some of the action
become familiar.

‘I sense we’ve been here before.’

Did I say that last time we were here?
I did.

And what did you say to me?

Ah, so you did.

I remember it so well
now that you’ve said it again.