The Pride Before The Fall

Will Icarus’ tired shoulders
always have to bear the weight
of Daedalus’ failed scheme

It was not Icarus’ crimes for
which they had to flee from Crete
so who should truly face the blame

It was Daedalus who built the wings
that couldn’t stand up to the sea spray
nor withstand the heat of the sun

Daedalus told his son to follow
to watch closely how high, how low he flew
but enough light will blind anyone

He was alone with his eyes full of sunshine,
alone with the wind and the warmth,
and whose heart would not swell

Then I remember Icarus for
the wonder he felt in flight. For the
joy he claimed before he, faultless, fell.