the reverie

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 24 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