My Superman Kite

                                              high
                                           and fast,
                                        man of steel
                                     trying to escape
                                   and fly free for real,
                               darting to and fro quickly,
                            pulling and circling and diving
                         I hold tight as his cape and mighty
                        fist pointed high, finally climb to the
                         bright noon sky---no bird or plane
                          is this that flies---it's superman.
                             the wind  whips and  snaps
                                 hard against his chest
                                    and I wish I could
                                       ride there and
                                          look  down
                                           upon me
                                               like 
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 6:35 AM
Good one.These are not so easy to do but you did an excellent job. A superman kite would be nice. They are fun to fly for sure. Congrats on your winner. Sara
George   Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 9:22 PM
Lovely shape and verse, dear Craig. Many Congrats on your win. ~ Elaine
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 6:45 PM
This is really cool, Craig. Congrats on the win.
Andresen Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 11:19 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the "SHAPE UP" contest, Craig :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Edmonds  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 7:32 AM
Very cleverly crafted Craig, congratulations on the well deserved win... Belle
Adams Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:23 AM
Clever Craig, great shape making, congratulations on your win! hugs
Ligon Avatar
May 21, 2018 at 11:22 PM
Creative form with matching context. Seems like it would be fun to write.
Macmillan Avatar
May 20, 2017 at 7:48 PM
Love it! For me its the content in the tail that makes this poetry... the 'rules' the sky... gorgeous.
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