hubris
icarus flew
too close to the sun;
his wings melted
he fell
down
down
down
"it was his hubris"
they say
"icarus did this to himself"
no !
no no non -
n o.
i'm trying my best,
please.
why did icarus fly so close to the sun?
not to be a god
but to experience joy for the first time.
👁 1💬 0
Something wrong with this poem?
Replies are closed for this poem.
Your Poem's Voice
See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
Log in to leave a comment.