The fall of Icarus – as captured so perfectly by Bruegel the Elder

head down, eyes

grounded

he plows his rows

so close to the edge

so focused

carefully planning the

intent of each step

Blind

to the sweeping

beauty of the sun

meeting the sea

as the ships sail out,

the fishermen fish,

the shepherd daydreams,

and Daedalus’ son falls

virtually undetected

mks