Like a scene in a movie
we once watched together
we walk towards each other
down a lonely corridor.

"thud thud"

Suddenly, I am
preoccupied with the crevices
creeping along the walls,
while you stare hurriedly
into your books

"thud thud thud"

Without glancing at the other
we quicken our pace
eager to shorten
this unwanted encounter.

"thud thud thud thud thud"

staring dead ahead
without so much as a "hello"
you
pass by
me

"thud"

Gone.