the sky was quiet
fluffs of thick white clouds
held out the sun
a cotton field in the sky
the ledge felt cool
a perfect view at 22 storeys
looking so serene
so ordinary and so peaceful
the light breeze
brushing skin and hair
tickling caressing
now the sounds grew distinct
a baby wailing
an elderly couple laughing
a passing car
the chattering of mahjong tiles
a smile
a silent chuckle
and the eyes closed
the leap
the journey down
seemed like eternity
the wind
like a futile resistance
a sickening crack
the pavement rough
and cold
like this cruel world
splitting pain
palpitating shaking
but still all smiles
the flame extinguished
and a lifeless body
in a pool of crimson
like a carnation
among a bed of roses
such calm
oblivious to the commotion
tranquility
at last
adapted from thomas's blog. thanks bro!
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