selfish (poem)

i miss the days of

sunflower seeds

kvas and,

excerpts of taras.

the muddy roads after

a seasonal shower -

undisturbed ikons of Our Lady

posted in the window and

flowers blooming in the garden.

you and i, we'd

race down mezhova street

past the 10th school and

throw a few rocks at

passing cars.

we'd reach the steel plant

and swim irresponsibly,

only God knows what 

was in the water.

years later i

pack my things and

kiss your wet face good

bye forever.

off to selfish prospects

i don't deserve those days