Paper boats and Icarus wings

~

you selected paper boats 

and untried Icarus wings

for a way to live your life,

I wring my hands but marvel

at the milestones you pass,

as my vigour wanes, cautiously

I make ready to pass on the life-flame 

that lit my path,

warmed my hearth,

 that chased away dark silhouettes 

and unwelcome shadows

all the while I worry

is your paper strong 

and will the sunshine

be too hot tomorrow?

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© Graham R Sherwood 01/23