Superheroes

A childhood dream - see them and feel,
My superheroes, thought they were real:

Superman, the man of steel

Batman on his wheels

Spider-man on his tightest suit

The oversize body of Incredible Hulk.

With He-man's masculinity
I dreamed I was her leading lady;

The X-men had added to my illusion - 
Be among the students of the professor:

Wolverine, my deepest crush

Cyclops eyes' made me blushed

Gambit, simply the best

Beast, to add on the list.

Now I'm fully grown up and realization has come,
That superheroes are just artificial
I've known people never thought I'd met
The real heroes of my life, not to forget.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lakhera Avatar
November 9, 2008 at 3:04 AM
Wow just loved this one. I wonder how many times have told my little brother that there's no such thing as "spider man". Great job:) Love, Chitra
White Avatar
November 8, 2008 at 5:38 PM
such a beautiful and riveting tribute, take care D-nyce
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November 5, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Thanks for allowing me to smile with this one. I vote for Batman. Wonderful message at the end. Best wishes in the contest. Karen
Winter Avatar
November 5, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Aw, so love those last two lines. True for most of us. Well said. Great job! Love, Shar
Fawcett Avatar
November 5, 2008 at 2:29 AM
Wow, that's beautifully written Teri. Just love the final stanza. Thank you for all your comments and support. Love, Nigel
Wölf Avatar
November 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM
ah..the childhood times... im not completely out of it yet cause im only 15 lol. i made a shirt once a few years back that said "love thy superhero" on it. great poem....brings back memories! -WÖLF
Bruso Avatar
November 4, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Cool Poem! Reminded me of my oen childhood hero-worship! I too, soon learned that real heros are those we meet as we go through life!
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