How is it that you know how to fly?
How do you move things with your mind?
When did you become Head of State?
You’re still a teenager, for goodness sake!
And why are you always great to look at?
Undies on the outside? What is with that?
Looking back, I wished I had
your power to freeze, your brute strength,
your super speed, your great friends,
your willingness to fight for all,
your amazing abilities with that sword.
Oh, your big blue eyes, your great intellect,
but most of all, just that effect
you had on everyone you touched.
No single task was ever too much
Tell me there is someone like you.
A hero who fights for kindness, love,
and justice too.
You gave me someone to cheer for,
and as I learned about life,
helped me see and hear more.
Just from you, I learned a lot indeed.
‘Never let them see you bleed’
is more than helpful even when not
facing villains of the traditional lot.
I’ll share with you a secret,
but you have to keep it down…
After lights are out, and no one is around
I might like to think you’re next to me,
keeping a watchful eye,
or maybe hanging from the tallest tree
teaching me to fly.
Time has changed but even though
super powers aren’t real, I know,
there are real heroes out there.
And to that end
I’ll always have a place for you, my friend.
copyright 2009.