half-talks

between the first

and the second beer
he asked
how are you

I've responded
in silence
language I know
the best

he took a deep
breath
and it sounded like
a song

you know
he said
you could just
run away

under different skies
where the air is thinner
and sun-rays heavier
where people have

no eyes
no ears
no voices
and there is no gravity

I tried to smile
but my face
didn't change
he lent me

his fingers
his palms
his closed eyes
to hide my shame

my lips
moved under
his thumb
warm

and covered with salt
how can you
run away
from yourself

he didn't say

anything

we drank

a bit more