The Chase

Their baying is close, almost in sight.
I drop to the grass; my pups are close by.
In order to live, I have to take flight.
A yelp and a nip to give a good fright,
Now into the den, no time for goodbye.
Their baying is close, almost in sight.
To draw them away, I stand in the light,
Then into [...]

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To Share My Life In Love

I care. Is that not enough
to dare purse my need?
To share my life in love.
So fair. Sweet angel of
the air, I beg her take heed.
I care. Is that not enough?
A prayer for a hand-and-glove
affair. On my knees I plead
to share my life in love.
Please spare a glance from above
to flair hope that I’ll succeed
to share [...]

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The Lessons of Daedalus

I’ll make you the wings. I’ll teach you to fly.
Son, this promise I made on your birth night.
Only willpower can conquer the sky
Lessons I will teach for you to apply.
To give you the means to reach a great height.
I’ll make you the wings. I’ll teach you to fly.
Not so low to where treacherous fogs lie.
Beware [...]

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