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Close to the Sun

As Earth turns And Sun burns Humans in our infinite hubris Carry on the great tradition of Icarus Fly fly fly Right to the edge Saber rattling as we go Daring the other To take the bait Take to the air And fly fly fly Ever closer to the sun (8/6/24)

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