icarus

Icarus,

Yes, I have known great sadness,
but I have also known brilliant Sunlight.
I guess, like Icarus, I flew too high.

My wings melted,

and I crashed into the depths of the Seas of depression.
It almost swallowed me whole.
I will not make that mistake again.
My feet are becoming more planted to the ground than ever.
I am becoming more balanced.
I am breaking through.

I think one-day I will fly again.

Author's Note

None of these images belong to me.

Reviews

[joshua deathdealer]

I love the Icarus metaphor, referring the "dark to light cycle". Fly high!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

We dont see or recognise the light till we have been in those dark depths

Great write
Take care x

[Light and ashes]

Thank you, Julie, appreciate you.

[John the Baptist]

Having worked in the mental health field for 26 years, I have known many people who suffered with depression. As you note, it can be an all consuming illness. I was impressed by your positive attitude and determination to "fly again." Just keep aware of your stress level. That may be the heat that sent poor Icarus plummeting.

[Light and ashes]

Thank you, I try to be positive. It just doesnt always feel possible.

[Neville]

I get the feeling this might be more autobiographical than many might imagine .. however, having read between the lines, I think and hope you are more like the phoenix who shall rise again and to lofty heights .. have a FAB weekend L&A .. Neville

[Light and ashes]

It is, very.
I hope so too.
This is very nice, thank you.

[Neville]

.. you are more than merely most welcome :)

[Light and ashes]

lol cool
thank you

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

But what happened if Icarus flew too low? His wings would get wet and he would plummet. Good reminder for myself. Gravity is strongest when you're going along with it, which eventually we all do. Nice poem. tyfs

[Light and ashes]

Thank you, he flew too high..
So high that his wings (made of wax)
began to melt from being too close to the Sun.
Thank you for your reviews.

[Soren]

Thankfully you did not suffer the ultimate fate of Icarus. Experience brings wisdom and the beauty around us is enough. Nicely done.

[Light and ashes]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you reviewing.
:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe the moral of this story is that life is a gift and maintaining a balance with everything in moderation will ensure a long one. Much enjoyed. Light and love to you!

[Light and ashes]

Bless you, Kelly.

[Abram Heron]

That’s wonderful. I was worried about feet firmly planted. We all need to fly or at least try :)

[Light and ashes]

yes, indeed, we do. Do not be afraid to fly, but do so with caution..reasonable caution.

[Pete]

well said. sad but hopeful. to live is to learn and improve. glad i read this ... :)

[Light and ashes]

yep, thank you so much for your review.

[Pete]

you're welcome. i know what it is like to live with depression. it almost cost me my life ... :)

[Light and ashes]

me too.....

[Pete]

one of the earliest poems i wrote here in the cafe is called, "i am icarus" ... :)

[Light and ashes]

really? I would love to read it. send me the link.

[Pete]

https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/ptine/1853446/