Icarus (Powder Blue)

Syd

 

Icarus flying 
Mesmerising
Putting on a fine show
Although he's a sufferer 
Of vertigo

 

 
Sky so blue
Artificial glue
Holds the feathers tight
Against natural winds
Illusions of flight

 

Luck, like weather 
Doesn't last forever 
Soaring higher
Glue starts melting
Like fat In the fryer 


 
Circling the highest summit
He suddenly starts to plummet 
Residue of melting glue 
Stains ertsaz wings
Powder blue

  • Author: Syd (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 16th, 2018 14:07
  • Comment from author about the poem: Influenced by the false sense of security valium can give, or any drug for that matter
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 28
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Comments3

  • Tamara Beryl Latham - The Poet

    Yes, Syd, the poem was quite enjoyable. The reader is able to feel every aspect of the journey you've outlined in your stanzas.

    What's great is the image you included of Icarus, makes us clearly understand that false sense of security you mentioned.

    Thanks for posting. 🙂

    • Syd

      Thank you so much for reading and leaving feed Tamara. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and image.

      Take care - Syd

    • Fay Slimm.

      A forceful warning on drug-use and the fall that precedes flights to more danger - - love the chosen image Syd as it lays stress on the poem's strong phrases on false security.

      • Syd

        Thank you so much Faye. I'm glad you like this one.

        - Syd

      • Goldfinch60

        Very good imagery and warning on the dangers of drug use.

        • Syd

          Thank you Goldfinch.

          Take care - Syd



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