Brief moments of Exchange
by @Eji
We both leaned against the edge of the world
I was looking down with fright while you stared up
with my eyes glued to what was down below
I felt the aroma of the unknown void whispering my name
as if it was waiting for me to fall into its arms
not knowing if it will cradle me or let me fall.
With a quick glance I see you smiling at the clouds
chuckling when the sun rays glisten around your face
I was confused from where we were positioned
we had the same goal but with different wishes
you wanted to succeed and make the clouds prettier again
and I wanted to become a curse amongst my worst enemies
my cold hands were burning when intertwined with yours
but our minds became one
I took my last gasp and you inhaled the wind
with one leap we began to soar with our eyes shut
I felt my body rising up and up
until I felt the clouds against my skin
with wings that sparkled like the ocean tides
feathers that were soft and delicate like pillows
when I opened my eyes I was petrified
I didn’t want it to end up like this
I looked down and saw you falling into the hands of the unknown
with utter shock on your face as the face of death kisses your cheek
your wings were crooked with old bandages that were once used
and each feather looked like shattered glass
your eyes were dull with no emotion on your face
with the sun rays blinding your face
I try to reach out to you but you humbly declined
with only a chuckle as your last goodbye