Ray of sunshine

Waves were coming and going
in a strange rhythm
Restless as small children
running around in circles.
Deep blue ocean was rolling
to and fro the land as if some
priest was chanting an ancient hymn.

Scattering away white petals around him
waves carrying those petals with them
their sound was echoing like his hymn
a lonely soul was standing watching them.

Running away from life,
too tired to fight
tired of a life devoid of
laughter and light
gathering up the courage
to take the last flight
to turn his back on
the light and walk into night.

He stood there watching the waves
coming one by one
tears rolled down to think
he’ll be mourned by none
he will be forgotten like the waves
when they are gone
then he took the step
to do what should not be done.

He turned his face at a sound
coming his way, then he walked away
from death just turned away.
Gently bowed down and picked up
a small ray of sunshine
Left on ground by some guilty soul
who will later pine.