Six Seconds

My foot leaves the ground and I feel weightlessness. My eyes close and I'm numb.

Six.

I spread my arms as if to fly, but I know I'll only fall faster. And I'm okay with that.

Five.

What am I doing? I left everything. Everyone. All I've known. For this. This is my new fate.

Four.

Whatever. No regrets. I love the wind in my hair and the fresh air capturing me.

Three.

Well maybe I should've thought this through more. Why do I have to be so impulsive?

Two.

I guess it's too late now.

One.

I'm sorry.

I hit the water and it felt like concrete.

Even though it was only six seconds.