hey
Before you decide to reply just keep in mind: I'm under the influence right now. But I still want to share something.

I'm currently at the final stage signing papers with the security forces. Basically, handing over my life to the country. But whatever.

What really matters is this: I had one true friend. Since early childhood. He died.
The system lists him as "missing in action," but the truth is he was left behind on enemy ground. He never came back.

And now . . . when I drink, and even when I don’t I feel like I see him.
He’s sitting next to me. Calm, just like he always was.
And he asks me: “Leave me half a cup of beer.”
Sometimes, it feels like he’s just gone somewhere… and will be back soon.

Ванек...
Можливо, досить скоро побачимось.
Й знову разом принесемо зерно в той гарячий літній вечір.
А потім вип’ємо вина.

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