Waiting For Superman

Gazing at the evening sky,
as though watching a soap opera,
her bosoms partially bare,
she waits for a superman to help her
on her two feet again.

She has danced with strangers
for long, taking glasses of wine
with them; men who only want to know
her in bed, rather than know her name,
where she lives, what she loves,
her history.

Gazing at the stars glowing in silence,
she waits for a special man to save
her from her own destruction.

She waits for superman.



(NB: This piece was published in Leaves of Ink.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A   Avatar
August 8, 2016 at 10:43 PM
TEDDY, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog "It's Over." always & forever ~LINDA~
Kimathi Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 3:49 PM
Thank you so much Linda, for your kind applause!! *^_^* <3 Your blogs rock!! ****
A. Sharma Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 1:03 AM
Congrats on ur wonderful winning poem Teddy! This is so real n deep my friend, wish the superman soon arrives!
Kimathi Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Hahahaha... I wish Superman arrives too Dr. Upma. Thank you for your applause! ;-)
A  Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Teddy, Congratulations. **SKAT**
Kimathi Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 9:54 AM
Thank you so much Skat! *^_^*
A   Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 1:23 PM
Teddy, Congratulations! Thank you for supporting one of the MANY contest I held This Year. I enjoyed reading every entry in this very old contest OF MINE:):):). Stop by my latest blog "EXCUSE ME" if you'd like or have the time. --I'm glad to be back on the wild side of Poetry Soup hosting, new contest. Yours Truly!!! *LINDA*
Kimathi Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Thank you for your applause Linda! The contest was fun! ^_^
Dietrich Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 8:11 PM
she's gonna have a long wait. But who knows, she might get lucky!! A very perceptive poem, Teddy. I enjoyed the read.
Kimathi Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 4:15 AM
Lol. I always love your comments Andrea! Thank you for enjoying my read! ^_^
Nyaga Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 8:49 AM
A teddy i love this one my bro show her to me and i will try to pull a superman or as nairobian call him 'makmende' the nairobi version of a superhero****blessings
Kimathi Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 4:13 AM
Hahahaha..... Wacha Makmende akuje... Thanks for your comment bro! ;-)
Hunjeri Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 2:27 AM
I so much enjoyed this wtite. #7
Kimathi Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Thank you Njeri! ^_^ I was inspired by Daughtry's song, with the same title.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace