Kryptonite

Looking back, I don't feel so bad
there wasn't much I could do.
Even all the superheros 
couldn't save me from you.

Captain America's shield
couldn't have stopped the pain.
All my efforts to understand you
were all in vain.

Not even Thor's hammer 
could keep you from me.
You always came back
and could never let me be.

Even if I possessed
the Hulk's pure strength,
I couldn't stay away
for any great length.

Wonder Woman's lasso
couldn't get past your outer shell.
Your real feelings and emotions
you were never willing to tell.

Wolverines Adamantium claws 
couldn't have made you stay.
No matter how tight I held on
you were able to rip yourself away.

I thought you were my future,
Or at least my shining knight
Although it hurts to admit it,
maybe you're just my kryptonite. 

June 14, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
July 3, 2016 at 6:29 AM
A very clever and engaging write. I enjoyed your effort very much and congratulate you on your first place win ... CayCay
Thomas Avatar
July 1, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Congratulations on your win :) I love the way you expressed your feelings honestly and creatively through marvel characters. Hugs, Angie
Day Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 7:44 AM
Nice spin on the contest and congrats on your win! Jesse
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:25 PM
Thank you!
Kumar Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 1:34 AM
Very well written Sienna. And congrats for your placement
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:32 PM
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Lawless Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 9:58 PM
intriguing and unique take on the them Sienna. I guess if all those super heroes couldn't help ...... t'wren't meant to be.
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:31 PM
T'wren't not! :) thanks for reading!
La France Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 9:17 PM
Congratulations on your win...
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:30 PM
Thank you!
Jones Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Love this Poem. Congrats!
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:30 PM
So glad you love it! Makes me happy :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 3:51 PM
Fantastic! Well deserved win, Sienna!
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:29 PM
Thank you so much!
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Congrats on your win. Nice write.:)
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:27 PM
Thanks so much!
Roper Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Very good write, Sienna, congratulations on your win!!!!!!
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:27 PM
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Raynes Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 4:21 AM
Congrates Sienna, great write good win.
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:26 PM
Thank you so much!
Adel  Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 4:17 AM
Congrats,Sienna, on your win and beautiful poem
Ethylpen Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 9:26 PM
Thank you!
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