"There was a time when I seemed to understand nothing. My chains floated on the water." - Paul Éluard

( The Disarmament of Japan during the American Occupation. )

"I believe Icarus was not failing as he fell, but just coming to the end of his triumph." - Jack Gilbert

Done for the Hetalia Historical Event Meme, which needs more love. America/Japan, prompt being the bombings of 1945. This is mostly allusive but I think it goes without saying that the content is sensitive and not for everyone.

( The child of god goes to heaven, and the child of heaven goes to earth. )