Alexa, Why Am I Falling Apart
       

How often do you feel this way, this falling apart?
Things Fall Apart is a Nigerian novel written by Chinua Achebe.
Do you want me to play Falling Apart by Papa Roach?
There's are 27 apps college students need to keep their lives from falling apart,
do you want me download one for you?
Sorry. I'm having trouble right now.
Are you a tree? Do you need to be watered?
I'm sorry, I don't know Why Am I Falling Apart,
but I have Remedy for a Broken Heart
on my playlist, do you want to hear it?
Do you want me to contact your therapist?
I'm sorry. I didn't get that.
Perhaps, you're falling apart because everything seems impossible
without alcohol. I joke, I don't know if you're drinking or not.
Did you want me to order glue, file folders, or a broom?
You do not have Why Am I Falling Apart on your shopping list,
do you want me to add that?
Did you know the Aran sweaters of Irish fisherman helped identify their bodies
if they washed up on shore following an accident at sea?
Yes, I knew you were part Irish. I was just trying to be helpful.
Did you say falling apart or fall is a part? I don't know that one.
Hmmm, I didn't get that.
I have added Falling Apart to your cart.
Sometimes, it's easier to give thanks, praise what went right.
I'm sorry. I didn't get that. Sorry, I'm having trouble right now.

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