Dancing among the clouds rejoicing

On wings of feathers and wax.

Tempting fate by soaring

Ignoring the Sun’s attacks.

He laughed at the Earthlings toiling,

Below him with bent backs.

He pitied their fear of trying

To escape gravity’s tax.

Confident he controlled the ending

But ignorant of the facts.

He learned nothing from Icarus’ failing

And screamed as the flames licked his flanks.

Ashes of feathers dancing,

Ashes of man and melting wax.

Arrogance and ambition burning

No match for the Sun’s fiery ax.