Icarus Poem by shel cope

Icarus

Rating: 5.0


It wasn’t the heat
turned her bones
to water
her wings
to pointless feathers.

It was the foolishness of angels
who think they can’t fly
when they can.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

This poem totally works. It's words are plain, it's style simple, but it's message is strong. I'm glad I read this, because I found such enjoyment in doing so.

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Ulrike Gerbig 24 February 2008

I like this poem! Check out my 'Icarus, female'...I will re-post it for you. U.

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Nomi Mas 21 February 2008

great work. thanks

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Simone Inez Harriman 17 February 2008

WOW... nice poem. Much enjoyed!

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Original Unknown Girl 14 February 2008

This is beautiful, I love the theme of it. There are a lot of fools about though it seems! Perhaps it's not foolishness, more fear that stops us flying? Just a thought... HG: -) xx

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Tan Morgan 12 February 2008

Very quotable!

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