Icarus Wanted it All

Thomas W Case



He had wings that
gave him flight.
The sun was
beautiful and bright.
It melted into the ocean.

But there is danger in
flying too low as well,
just ask the mermaids in
the depths of hell.
The seawater screws
up the lift.

Fly to safety and
peace,
not the
fantastical or
far-fetched.
You don't need to
have it all.
Beware of

too

much



ambition.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 9th, 2025 16:15
  • Comment from author about the poem: www.thomaswcase.com my new website. I read from my recently published books on my YouTube channel. They are Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems and It's Just a Hop, Skip, and Jump to the Madouse Poems, both are on Amazon.com
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  • arqios

    Foolhardy yet recklessly free… and Daedalus let him… so much to this ancient tale!🙏🏻🕊

    • Thomas W Case

      For sure. Thank you.

      • arqios

        You’re welcome 🙏🏻🕊️

      • sorenbarrett

        A wonderful myth that preaches a moral set forth in this poem. Very nice

      • Mutley Ravishes

        I already have it all is better than I want it all! Great write, Thomas

      • Poetic Licence

        A very positive and important message in this wonderful write, enjoyed the read



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