And As Icarus Fell

[u/Millstream764]

I knew the sun would burn me.

I knew the wings would fail.

I knew that every beautiful thing

comes with the chance of hell.

But God, the sky was endless.

And God, the view was worth it.

For a moment, I was weightless.

For a moment, I was perfect.

I could have stayed upon the ground,

kept my feet where they belonged.

Lived a life that kept me safe,

never right, but never wrong.

But I had seen what waited there.

I'd felt the wind against my skin.

And if the price of touching heaven

was the fall that followed it

Then let me fall.

Let the ocean take me.

Let the feathers scatter wide.

Let the world say I was foolish

for believing I could fly.

At least I wasn't watching

from the safety of the shore.

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[u/North_Star_103]

Risk typically hold two types of deaths.

The death from failure.

The death from stagnation.

We have the opportunity to pick our grave.

[u/110010010000111111]

I find your portrayal of Icarus very appealing and original. Maybe he didn’t mind falling. It makes me think of people who do extreme sports knowing they are risking their lives. Beautifully expresses that point of view

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[u/real_ppx]

I love this poem. The boldness of wanting to conquer the world, perhaps going beyond your capabilities, risking it all, accepting the consequences. It gives me the same vibe as An Irish Airman Foresees His Death by W. B. Yeats. Thanks for brightening my day with your creativity.

[u/Glum_Pea4302]

Every time I see a feather I’ll think of this poem🪶

[u/Marchhare317]

I know I’m supposed to leave some big commentary, but I just love this.

[u/Radiant-Wave520]

I think its always better to look back and know we really, really tried. Better to have regrets then to wonder, what if? Very well written ♡

[u/Frosty_Scallion_8710]

God, I wish I was this creative, love the double meanings in the world, thinking of him as foolish line.