my first post

superheroes and comic books have always been something of interest for me. my dad is a big marvel junkie and it's always seemed to rub off on me. when i was little i spent a lot of time watching teenage mutant ninja turtles and the x-men with him and when i found out he had stacks of comic books in our garage. my favorite ones are the origins of superheroes. they tell you how an outcast like peter parker became a super strong webhead swinging through the city and gamma radiation caused scientist, bruce banner, to become a massive green monster.

i love the common themes that relate each character to the others. they're all so misunderstood and trapped between the desire to lead the normal life of their alter ego and the responsibility of saving the world. anyhow, i wrote this poem my freshman year of high school and came across it the other day. so here it goes...

superhero

you look like a fool

up there in the air.

with your bright red tights

and matching cape.

so you can fly,

who cares??

it doesn't mean you need to show it off,

saving lives and what not.

i could save lives, too,

if i wanted to.

i mean,

who really wants infinite strength?

i know i don't.

plus,

your work schedule sucks.

my life is way better than yours.

people don't depend on me

and nobody cares

if i mess up.

the life of a superhero is so overrated.

but, you know,

if you ever need a sidekick or anything...

i'm available.