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Published: 2007-05-17 04:08:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 7285; Favourites: 318; Downloads: 39
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Who are you, and what am I?Remember me? I touched the sky
I flew too hard and burned too fast
Dreams like mine, they just don't last
I touched the sun on feathered limbs
I satisfied my wildest whims
But I burnt out, and I fell down
My body wasn't ever found
But don't remember me for how I failed
I embody all the dreams that've sailed
So who are you, and what am I?
Remember me? I wasn't afraid to fly.
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*HUGE KISS OF HAPPINESS* THIS IS BEAUTIFUL OMG!!! :") I LOVE IT!
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Very nice. I like how Icarus was happy that at least he wasn't afraid
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Something about this, I dont know, I just really like it.
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Marvelous. I agree about the point of Icarus dying the way he wanted to.
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I don't know why more people haven't commented on this. This is really awesome.
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Gah I love this! This may sound weird but I'm getting a tattoo of Icarus' fall and was wondering if I could put this poem with it?
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oh my god that was amazing. i only wish i could write stuff like this.
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That was amazing! There have been many renditions of this story, but I think this one is the best!
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Well done. Managed to put my believes into words!!
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Cool take on a classic story. I like how you returned to the beginning in the end. I really enjoy the way the poem flows. "I prefer to think he died just the way he wanted to." made me like the poem even more. That's a great interpretation; it made me think.
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This is... beautiful. To me there are many many ways to interpret Icarus' fall. But... I really like this one. It reminds me of the day I read the myth and then asked myself "If I was in his position would I fly too high? Could I even stop myself?"
This is a wonderful piece. Great job.
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Awesome. I love Greek Mythology. I could read this over and over again and not get tired of it.
Bravo!
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This is beautiful, I love Greek mythology so much. I love this deviation so much!
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I wrote a poem like that too...
Oh Icarus, Icarus,
Free as a bird
Soaring so skies
Unseen and unheard
But as Icarus flew,
So close to the sun,
His waxy winged feather,
One by one,
Caught on the calm and gentle breeze,
Soon would drift down to mercilous seas,
And so Icarus, who, caught up in his whim,
Never had time to learn how to swim.
~Kat
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I like. You took something with a set meaning, and decided to throw that meaning out the window.
You gave it your own meaning, and did so quite well.
What was originally meant to be something almost, condescending, you turned joyous.
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I love this. This is now one of my favorite poems. I bow down to your awesom-ness
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Oh.... I like this...
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I had not thought of Icarus as the archetype of the Fool before, ignoring older Wisdom to live his whole world in a moment. To break free of the impossible, to stretch the weary edges of one's soul out with white-feathered wings - even if they're only bound with wax; to live one moment, one dream, one life as if that's all...
Perhaps we need more foolish dreamers in this world.
Making the obvious connection, I am minded of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger. It seems appropriate that they should have made this realization, the same as your Icarus, in the moment of their deaths -
Touching the sky.
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"Kissing the sky"
Love the allusion to both the classical myth and MacEwan's poem! (that was an allusion, right?)
I much prefer this interpretation to the traditional view: it's far more interesting and denotes a deeper understanding of humanity.
I don't think that Icarus failed, though; I like to think that he succeeded, even in his death. He succumbed to the temptation of beauty and adventure, something most people are too afraid to do, and that isn't a failure. Although he died, he created a legacy for himself. I think that he knew what would happen would happen to him, and that it was worth it.
Ok, I'm going to stop because this is turning into a very long review. But good job, love the poem.
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I really liked this poem. I pride myself on knowing about Greek Mythology and I have to say that this fits very well. Thanks
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this is really good.
i like it. A LOT.
you are getting a favorite.
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this got to be somebody's `about me` on hi5 
really really great!
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i've always thought of it that way too. i want him as a tattoo actually
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i love it 
only thing... the last line "Remember me? I wasn't afraid to fly." doesn't really fit.
but it's really good.
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This poem is Excellent
Bravo!!
I swear i've never seen something more beautiful in terms of literature than this ... i'd like to present it to my English or even Romanian teacher here in my country if you allow me . This is just so great :[link]
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great poem! I've never really thought of Icarus that way but this is an excellent interpretation!
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That's a refreshing perspective to the tragedy of Icarus, wonderful and deep.
It directly conveys a message that others would not be so quick to see. It's short, yet impactful. I love it. <3
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This was really good!!
I actually thought the same thing, that Icarus died the way he wanted to and that he should be remebered for his success in flight rather than his fall.
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This wonderful. I love this interpretation! Bravo!
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