"Goodbye," he whispers, his name still on your tongue

"Goodbye," you want to reply, but the softly spoken words pain you in the chest

Goodbye as he turns above, on top of the hospital

Goodbye as your hands reach towards each other, so close and yet so far away

"Goodbye," he says, lifting his arms to get ready

Goodbye as he jumps, headfirst

Goodbye as the wind takes him

Goodbye as his long coat drifts behind, flapping in the air

Goodbye as he falls too quickly

Goodbye as you watch, helpless on the ground

"Goodbye," you say, already too late.