2025 Japanese Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Icarus' Wings".
7 total reviews
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem and message with us. I was never a student of Greek Mythology, but I did enjoy reading about Icarus and the message his story has for us.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem and message with us. I was never a student of Greek Mythology, but I did enjoy reading about Icarus and the message his story has for us.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.
Gypsy
Comment from RJ Heritage
I know the story of Icarus very well. When I was a little boy, my grandmother read it to me, and after asked me what I had learned. I said that he disobeyed his father's good instructions and died because of it. I asked my grandma what she learned. She said all that I learned she learned. But for people in poor conditions, "hang your hat where you can snatch it back." It took me years to understand it, but I finally did. Your words are strong, and carry strong meaning for all of us.
RJ
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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I know the story of Icarus very well. When I was a little boy, my grandmother read it to me, and after asked me what I had learned. I said that he disobeyed his father's good instructions and died because of it. I asked my grandma what she learned. She said all that I learned she learned. But for people in poor conditions, "hang your hat where you can snatch it back." It took me years to understand it, but I finally did. Your words are strong, and carry strong meaning for all of us.
RJ
Comment Written 28-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.
Gypsy
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You're welcome
RJ
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
We always know that will happen sooner or later because no one is ever born for such mighty, impossible feats of grandeur and power. Love what you've done here, depicted so effectively with this mythical, tragic figure! Debbie
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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We always know that will happen sooner or later because no one is ever born for such mighty, impossible feats of grandeur and power. Love what you've done here, depicted so effectively with this mythical, tragic figure! Debbie
Comment Written 28-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.
Gypsy
Comment from Wendy G
There is a lot to be gleaned from such legends and fables. (I always think of "The Emperor's New Clothes", which also seems relevant with the emperor being praised by all his sycophants who won't or don't tell him he is making a fool of himself.) A sad post and even sadder notes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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There is a lot to be gleaned from such legends and fables. (I always think of "The Emperor's New Clothes", which also seems relevant with the emperor being praised by all his sycophants who won't or don't tell him he is making a fool of himself.) A sad post and even sadder notes.
Wendy
Comment Written 28-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a wonderful weekend. You are the only one who read the author notes lol
Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.
Gypsy
Gypsy
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing those amazing pictures. I know the myth of Icarus and it always made me sad for the father, Daedalus who saw his son plunge to his death. I like how you applied the moral of the story to today's political scene. I always thought that Musk was smart but really, he and Trump are very similar in personality. I wonder who signed that Exec. Order about the deportation since Trump said he didn't do it???
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you for sharing those amazing pictures. I know the myth of Icarus and it always made me sad for the father, Daedalus who saw his son plunge to his death. I like how you applied the moral of the story to today's political scene. I always thought that Musk was smart but really, he and Trump are very similar in personality. I wonder who signed that Exec. Order about the deportation since Trump said he didn't do it???
Comment Written 28-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much, big sister. Today I saw a video of the deported immigrants walking shirtless, with bold tease, and in changes. Many of them are not criminals and we're legal residents.... it's so sad.
"I don't know anything about that" is trump's way to not accest any responsibility. As a president he should be informed. But I don't expect anything positive out of him and his cabinet.
Love,
Marival 🙏
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It's devastating. But Jesus understands what it's like to be judged and killed wrongfully. He will set things right if now in this world, but the next. 💖💖🙏
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem really grabs my attention. I love the way you share the danger of reaching too high. The lines "wings of avarice" and "airs of grandeur" gave me a sense of ambition gone too far. The tension you build with "he flew too close to the" is so well done. It leaves me wanting more! Like there's something big about to happen. Keep up the great work - your writing has a way of drawing me in!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Your poem really grabs my attention. I love the way you share the danger of reaching too high. The lines "wings of avarice" and "airs of grandeur" gave me a sense of ambition gone too far. The tension you build with "he flew too close to the" is so well done. It leaves me wanting more! Like there's something big about to happen. Keep up the great work - your writing has a way of drawing me in!
Comment Written 27-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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What an exceptional review, Michael. Thank you very much 😊
Gypsy
Comment from shelley kaye
wish the maga would be crushed and drown lol
great gogyhoka poem
nice thought-provoking imagery
smooth flow
and cool presentation
no spag or typos
thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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wish the maga would be crushed and drown lol
great gogyhoka poem
nice thought-provoking imagery
smooth flow
and cool presentation
no spag or typos
thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
Comment Written 27-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025
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Thank you very much 😊
Gypsy
