I woke up this morning thinking about Afghanistan.

For like half a day I thought I wanted kids, then I see this shit.

THINKING ABOUT AFGHANISTAN BY TESSA POPPE 34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 28

We can’t see what’s right in front of us—

Something is not right.

I think about that night a lot.

I think we were mermaids once—

together in Atlantis.

Thanks for thinking of me.

I woke up this morning thinking about Afghanistan—

Where are you?

At a café trying to read, surrounded by children and the PTA.

For like half a day I thought I wanted kids,

then I see this shit.

I think I am developing a serious problem.

You’re not drinking every day are you?

Sigh.

Is your addiction worse than mine?

I’m worried for you.

You should call me.

The circulation is getting worse. It’s raining here.

I didn’t know it rained so damn much in Moscow.

I think I will chain smoke off the balcony now.

Call you?

Are you still up?

…

Did you try to call me again today?

Yes. Minutes ran out and it hung up on me.

So I’ve really been thinking about this possible trip to Berlin—

WOW could th…