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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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