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Day: December 28, 2021

Icarus Found: A Poem Remembered

December 28, 2021 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

I began recreating the poem silently in my head as I drove.  It was had three stanzas maybe four.  I couldn’t remember the exact words, but as I recited it my head, I got closer and closer to the original poem.  The rhythm of the road helped me to remember. 

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5 responses to “Icarus Found: A Poem Remembered”

  1. majfoil Avatar
    majfoil
    December 28, 2021

    I love the last line … I want to be.

    And you are being, my friend. You are being every day … And every day you become more of who you are.

    I’m so very happy teaching has been your safety net, because you have saved and nurtured and blossomed many others who were falling — their wings melted by the heat of others who do not see them, do not value them, do not want them to be and fly as the individuals they are.

    And of course I’m happy you chose teaching … All the while continuing to wrote and create, for the blessings you and your growth and creations are to me!

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    Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski
    December 28, 2021

    Love the story here and then the poem remembered and your reflections on it all. I also love the comment above mine from Majifoil- so beautiful said!

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    britt
    December 28, 2021

    I am approaching 30, and I feel this deeply: “I was not at all sure how to build a strong artistic identity. I think I am still struggling with that.” I want to be taken seriously in my artistic (writing) endeavors, but I think I am the one who does not take myself seriously. I struggle so much with impostor syndrome. Thank you for sharing these words; I loved your poem!!

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    Dawn
    December 29, 2021

    I loved your poem and your reflections. The subconscious is s beautiful thing of forgotten memories, dreams and ambitions. You captured the impetuous nature of youth and associated risk taking of the Icarus story, but you should seize the day, using your obvious talents to become your own Phoenix in your next stage of life.
    I love your reference to your husband as “ a Renaissance man”, and he will surely have your back as you flex your mature wings.

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    Fran Haley
    December 29, 2021

    The poem is so moving, and has that perfect little twist at the end that I love. How well you convey the twenty-something spirit of being hopeful and desolate at the same time. I am with you about not going back, however. I enjoy writing memoir to relive moments, but I would not go back, even though growing older gracefully it a bit harder each day! Above all, this speaks to me: “The art and writing are still strong within me.” Yes! And they will keep urging you to create. And we will keep enjoying your creations. As the teaching chapters close…seems to me exciting new ones may begin.

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