In the university cafeteria, I listened
to the conversations at the table
One of the students asked me questions
and he asked me along
I followed him, I wanted
a decision, a relationship
for the rest of my life
As an advance payment
I got used to his company
Every now and then, I showed
a tip of my thoughts
and I still try to make
him understand who I am
even though he would prefer
to see me as he imagined me
so I keep practising
to become stronger
than his resistance
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM UTC
In the university cafeteria, I listened
to the conversations at the table
One of the students asked me questions
and he asked me along
I followed him, I wanted
a decision, a relationship
for the rest of my life
As an advance payment
I got used to his company
Every now and then, I showed
a tip of my thoughts
and I still try to make
him understand who I am
even though he would prefer
to see me as he imagined me
so I keep practising
to become stronger
than his resistance
Five poems by Frida Vogels:
November 7th, 1955 - Many strangers walked along the path. I
October 15th, 1957 - Approaching a decision
August 15th, 1968 - The question isn't
February 13th, 1970 - Expose oneself
April 1st, 1970 - Waiting. Preparing
Collection "Trench Walking: Between us"
