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an image of icarus

i have been burning my whole life.

encased in immaculate flames,

flying too close to the sun

on these fragile wax wings.

— an image of icarus

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22 / F / Newcastle upon Tyne

Published: Aug 23, 2018
LinesWords: 527

Tags: #icarus #greek #mythology #burning #flames #chance #struggle #mental #illness #poetry

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