Your ethos charmed me so
Confidence and ambition laced in every breath
I was struck by cupid’s arrow
You were the one with the wings

Just a slight fling
Until you flew back to town
You sought me out, for the second time
It was winter, still pleasant in the south
I returned your calls, laughed at your jokes
The bite of your words enticed me the most

My smile when your name popped up on my phone
Hinted at my growing fondness
Your continuous attempts to see me
Should’ve meant yours as well

Do you think she likes me?
You soared over to my friends and asked
They shrugged and laughed
Your smile widened

Eyes large
With interest?
With kindness?
With love?
With greed.

Your messages stopped for a day or a few
Now I know what was occupying your time
My pride did not allow me to reach out,
Competitiveness, something we shared
You would fly over again if you wanted to
Who am I to stop a restless boy with wings of wax?

The call came
My pesky smile appeared
I curse myself for the continued intrigue
Although you coast through my defenses as you do the sky
I never let you know the extent that you enticed me
You did not attempt to hide yours

A new message popped up
I eagerly checked the name
It wasn’t you, but one of your friends
My friend.
‘He’s had a girlfriend for the past five months,
just found out’

Hasn’t anyone told you not to cheat?
Not to soar too close to the sun?
I know I was not the only one you pursued.
Your ambition,
Your confidence,
Your ethos,
Turned out to be your greatest flaws

You wanted it all
I laugh at the thought
But as grapes turn to raisins,
Water to steam,
Gas to an explosion,
Wings also turn into wax,
Resulting in your demise