The Final Leap

The full moon shone with the intensity of the sun
He stood basked in the shimmering light looking at the fun
The midnight ocean water leaped at the sky kissing stars
On the bridge there was a speedy buzzing of cars
His broken heart leaked pain into the air
The cold winter winds whispered beware
Alcohol leant him courage for this task
Such extreme suffering he could not mask
He couldn’t understand why the world was this cruel
Maybe he was just another fool
He leaped off the metal ledge with extraordinary grace
Leaving a haunting emptiness in his place