Icarus Ascending

Soaring alone upon a threatening wind
Just fix your eyes on the horizon
Cut off from everything you've known or have been
I shouldn't think it's so surprising
Spiraling upward on a freshening lift
Reaching the realms of fleet Apollo
You have been given the most sacred of gifts
You must be fearless now and follow

Don't look down,

Though your heart may be weary
Don't look down,

Though your wings are on fire
Don't look down,

Though the night may seem endless
There's a reason you're flying this fast and this far
May your faith be your strength and your love be your guiding star

Venturing further than the length of your sight
Out past the reach of your beginnings
There is a gamble in each proud act of flight
But the losses pale before the winnings
Circling and diving with this freedom you've found
Illusion blows apart and scatters
There is no darkness in this place that we're bound
Love is the only thing that matters

Don't look down,

Though your heart may be weary
Don't look down,

Though your wings are on fire
Don't look down,

Though the night may seem endless
There's a reason you're flying this fast and this far
May your faith be your strength and your love be your guiding star

~ Dan Fogelberg

(Place: Peoria, Illinois)