Shadow of the bridge

 

When he fell from the bridge

That went to the other side,

He latched on to the shadow

Of the bridge

To cross over to the other side neatly.

But shadows being shadows,

They crumpled,

Only some ripples remained

On the water,

And, he and his shadow,

Disappeared without a trace.

Then the shadow of the bridge,

Settled down

To receive more falls.