We were swimming next to the hot springs, but the sea was cold. The starry sky above us seemed ready to crack in the middle, throwing all possible parts of the galaxy right in the sea. I thought that there was definitely something wrong with this picture. But you did not seem to notice, so I just dived in again. The depths of the sea were warmer. Once I got back on the surface I saw you laying on the water as if it were your bed, staring at the heavens – as if there were heavens. And then, taking me by surprise, the skies collapsed; starry bits falling in the sea lighting up the dark waters, thick black patches of matter following behind only to take the light off, starting over and over again. We ran to the shore and clenched onto the sharp rocks, but it was too late. Now I had to tell you about all this. A dark patch fell from the sky right in my guts and devoured me. The edged rocks scratched my skin and only then you turned and asked: “ Why didn’t you say...
Poems, short stories and research diaries by Dr. Eleni Kotsira #poeticmovementsblog