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O Icarus, of the Fearless Flight

Writer's picture: Holly WrightHolly Wright

Toward the burning sun,

higher than they’d advise is wise,

I fly.


Caution,

they say,

not too high, you’ll only ever fall.


But I only want to feel the light.


Lower, toward the crashing waves,

lower than they’d say I should,

I fly.


Careful,

they chide,

not too low, you’ll sink like a stone.


But I only want to hear the sea's song.


I spread my wings and fly,

higher than a bird,

lower than a breeze.


Watch me,

I cry,


I’d rather burn,

I’d rather drown,

than never feel the freedom of the flight.

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