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Icarus and the Sun


Bright-Star Apollo rocking out on stage

Pulling moth-boy Icarus into his light.

 

Young eyes drip wax.

Falling for his muse, there is no use.

 

Moth-boy sinks, reaching for fame

With no voice.

 

Stage-shy fool, Icarus.

Shadow to Bright-Star Apollo.

 
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