No shame
No loss
No failure
In flying so close
To the sun
That you melt like honey
And slip down the throat
Of morning
The liquid perfume of magic light
That becomes the breath of earth
And rises in the shy mist of dawn
Like a secret.
No shame
No loss
No failure
In flying so close
That you return to earth
As a dream
And a story
The truth in the soul
Of day:
34 Comments
I like your choice of words, perfectly describes the scene you are creating
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love how you see the story in such a positive light, loved your message.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to have a meltdown occasionally. It often releases the wings so one can fly.
ReplyDeleteA very fine poem full of joy. I really like your great optimism, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your always nice comments on my blog.
So lovely! as always and it is full of joy and optimism -- two qualities that are many times hard to come by and harder still to hold on to. Can always use the reminder! Have a lovely weekend, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Beautiful poem!! "melt like honey and slip down the throat of morning" I love it! So tactile and earthy.
ReplyDeleteWe all have a story and we all have dreams...hence we roam the planet with "the truth in our souls"!
Life is beautiful
Hugs
SueAnn
This is simply beautiful. No shame .. no loss .. no failure in pursuit of a dream. Something we all need to remember.
ReplyDeleteSandy: But it does hurt so.
ReplyDeleteI like your version. Much better than playing it safe.
ReplyDeleteVery nice poem Full of optimism and positiveness.:)
ReplyDeleteSandy that is lovely..
ReplyDeleteso true. i like the last three lines.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sandy. There really is something heroic about Icarus. Your poem made me think about how the flight of Icarus was really a natural event; wax and feathers. The inclination to soar ever higher is just as natural.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful words placed together to make the perfect poem with an abundance of graphics running thru my head as I read each word. . . simply divine!
ReplyDeletepoet!
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
"So fly.
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong."
Here I go.....
Thank you Sandy.
fine thoughts for Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGreat upbeat words. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFlying close to the sun seems like a commentary on taking risk. If we take risks, sometimes we fail (fall). But, with great risk, comes great reward. If we fall we must get up and try again. You describe this so well. Good morning, friend. Rob
ReplyDeleteYour words are so wise...I need to print this out and tape it to my mirror as a daily reminder. Beautiful and so touching! Thank you for sharing this gorgeous poem.
ReplyDeleteLovely, and a brilliant, sympathetic take on it all.
ReplyDeleteThat's the ticket ...keep flying
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.. simply beautiful.. you made me smile Sandy.. as ever.. you truly weave magic..and I know it is effortless and spontaneous.. truly gifted...
ReplyDelete"that you melt like honey and slip down the throat of morning"-- wonderful lines!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Sandy. Your words always are.
ReplyDeletewonderfully sensual
ReplyDeleteSandy, you sold me! Your second calling might be a salesperson. Or is it a bill of goods that I bought?
ReplyDeleteGoing to high might be going wrong??
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Love how you turned the Icarus myth hopeful and inspiring!
ReplyDeletePerfect! A lovely mystical message!
ReplyDeleteMagical, mystical..
ReplyDeletehelp me rewrite Greek tragedies
Also, please do hop on the Monday Poetry Train
Love these words:
ReplyDelete"That you melt like honey
And slip down the throat
Of morning"
Smooth, soft poem to linger with for a couple quiet readings.
- Dina
This is so beautiful!
ReplyDelete"The truth in the soul
Of day:
Life is beautiful."
Pamela
I'm always a sucker for a fresh Icarus image. this is fine work. Thanks.
ReplyDeletei like this version best of the icarus story... it does not seem so hopeless....
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.