Falling for Icarus #2
Falling for Icarus
was sublime while it lasted ..
But in truth,
short-lived to say the least ..
And of course,
everything and I do mean
absolutely
everything, was stacked up
against him
on that last fateful day of his ..
For starters,
the sun was too low, whilst
my word,
how the wind blew his wings
askew as the
sea rose to meet him halfway ..
But oh’ boy,
what a learning curve, that one
final and grave,
miscalculation of his proved to be ..
-
Author:
Neville (
Offline) - Published: August 14th, 2025 02:15
- Category: Unclassified
- Views: 46
- Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy, Tristan Robert Lange, Damaso
Offline)
Comments8
Most clever Neville a poem of double entendre the myth and a lover too. Always love word play my friend
You n me both my friend .. Thanks a minion .. Neville
My pleasure
Very nicely and cleverly crafted write of well known myth and a dangerous lover, enjoyed the read
Cheers .. you have helped to make the whole thing worthwhile .. Neville
You are very welcome
What are the chances of a similar theme! It’s one of those myths that etched my formative years so it’s a repeat destination over the years. Glad to share in your takes and I am more enriched 🕊️🙏🏻
As long as your middle name is not Uranium, your secret is safe with me .. many thanks arqios & no kiddin .. Neville
Oh close, its Vanadium or was it Unnilquadium? I have to ask but my elders are all indisposed these days. 🤪
Should he have gone to Specsavers to see his directions more clearly?!
............................................ Maybe but its hard to tell his scope from where we woz standing .. Neville
Neville, I love your wry, knowing touch…turning myth into a moment we can almost feel in the wind and salt spray. Even in the fall, there’s a grin in the telling. Cheers! 🍻 Loved it, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
They don't get much better than that Tristan .. Many humungous thanks mate & I am glad you could read through the lines and catch the ironic funny side .. Neville
You bet, my dear friend! I hope the rest of your day has rocked!
Many miscalculations are made Neville.
Andy
Not on my watch mate .. Neville
Hi Neville, please laugh your head off, but your style always evokes a kind of listening to jazz music in me. This poem being no exception. I simply love the transition from grandeur, to almost speech, and juxtaposition of ironic expressions.
Well, in short, loved the poem.
Thanks
I wouldn't dream of it .. but I am smiling & I'm honoured too .. thanks a million my friend .. Neville
He stands as a lesson to countless, and yet what half makes me shiver is how spot on your entire discussion on the topic and poor soul is. We reach for heights not ours to obtain, give all we have, only to find the odds stacked against us are beyond imagination thereby. Superbly rendered with excellent imagery and a killer poignancy. Thank you so very much for sharing.
You say the sweetest things Missy it would be far too easy to fall for ya .. Your very gratefullest friend .. Neville
You are just too sweet, and happily taken. Love you!
To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.