Clark Kent

My glasses, like some current styles,
Large, circular and black,
Are reminiscent of some frames 
From quite a few years back.

I rarely wear them in the house;
My sight up close is fine,
But when I head outside they are
A signature of mine.

On FaceTime with my brother,
If I’ve just walked in the door,
He laughs and as he greets me,
I’m aware of what’s in store.

I guess my frames remind him
Of our early TV views,
When Superman dressed in disguise
Reporting on the news.

His Daily Planet cronies
Knew him only as Clark Kent
And his glasses looked like mine,
(Although that wasn’t my intent!)

When I look in the mirror now,
Instead of seeing me,
I see Clark Kent and know my brother
Wouldn’t disagree.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 10/14/2023 8:41:00 PM
A great reminiscence. I enjoyed Superman on. TV. You may look like Superman, but you're going yo have trouble finding a phone booth in this day and age. Thank you for the poem.
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Date: 10/14/2023 6:41:00 PM
I couldn't walk two feet without my glasses. That's my morning routine, glasses, teeth, and a handful of pills.
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Date: 10/14/2023 4:22:00 PM
I finally found a way to praise both you and God. It has your name on it . If it offends you let me know and I'll delete it.
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Date: 10/14/2023 3:57:00 PM
Your poem made me smile in many ways as I too wear glasses but take them off at the earliest opportunity. If i saw you in your glasses I wouldn't think Clark Kent but wonder woman or super woman because to me you are simply amazing:-) hugs Ja xx
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Date: 10/14/2023 3:32:00 PM
I always get rhymes with you. And they are entertaining. I see a book about everyday life emerging with You as the author.
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Jan Allison
Date: 10/14/2023 3:55:00 PM
totally agree, I would love to see Ilene's poems in print, her daily rhymes are a joy to read:-) hugs Jan xx
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