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IF SUPERMAN...
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IF SUPERMAN... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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If Superman were to lose his cape, No longer could he fly, Nor could he leap tall buildings, Nor jump a mile high. You'd never see him on a ledge, Nor on a window sill, Heights would make him queasy, And soon he'd be quite ill. If this mighty, super being Were a bird or aeroplane, It'd matter not if he'd lost his cape, For he'd fly just the same. People wouldn't know 'twas him When they looked up in the sky, For they'd see the blur of flappings wings Or a contrail way up high. If Venus were his place of birth, Not Krypton as we think, He'd certainly look lovely In the pretty colour pink. Kryptonite would pose no threat To this Venusian big cheese, But the sweet scent of roses Would bring him to his knees. If this brawny man of steel Lost his suit of red and blue, He'd also lose his super strength And be like me and you. No longer could he boldly stop A locomotive in its tracks, If he saw a speeding bullet, He'd have a heart attack! If Superman were a portly gent, He'd fit not in the booth, He couldn't change his underpants And that would be uncouth. The extra pounds he carried Would eventually wear him down, And he wouldn't have the energy To get up off the ground. If this cosmic super hero Lost his super x-ray sight, He couldn't see the bad guys As they sneaked around at night. The crime rate would start rising, We'd be safe never more, Our streets would all be empty, As we cowered behind locked doors. If the guy in blue were bearded, He'd bog down while in the air, For birds and bugs would catch in His flowing facial hair. It wouldn't take very long Before he'd start to cry, Because of his embarrassment As he fell down from the sky. If Lois Lane had known of Her true love's double life, That reporter Kent was Superman, She would have been Clark's wife. She'd have borne him a daughter Who'd fight crime around the world And everyone would love her 'Cause she'd be a Super girl. If Superboy had met his doom When he was just a lad, There would have been no Superman To protect those good from bad. If this champion of champions Had nevr lived at all, Crime and evil would prevail As our nations all did fall. If the Daily Planet's readers Had known that Kent was Superman, Circulation would have tripled To meet the great demad. Jimmy Olsen would have gloated, For he'd been right, not wrong, The super hero and his gentle friend, Were the same man all along. If Superman's arch-rival --Lex Luthor was his name, Had defeated the super hero, He'd make him play his game. The two would have joined forces, And for evil they would fight, To stamp out all the justice And wrong all that was right! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  WOW!!! Oh my gosh, this is so clever and inventive, I love all the what ifs in this and wonder too if a Superman really existed, for I have read many of his comics before and love that superhero! (kiss on cheek) This is one of your best, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This is simply awesome! Wow, all the if's of our super hero....... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I was disappointed that this poem wasn't read by more of the other poets; however, I am thrilled by both of your comments. I graciously accept your kind words! Thank You! Love, Light & Laughter Linda |
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LRbaba Junior Member
since 2002-05-07
Posts 30Dallas, Texas, |
smile very nice, linda do you wear a cape when you write? |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
You are right, very good for a smile...lots of Superman nostalgia and trivia here collected for your ponderings, enjoyed! Thanks for making sure I didn't miss this one!!!! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
If Superman could see you now though you might have took his cape I think a super kiss and hug you could not escape... Loved this one!! peace,love,light and happiness Tammy |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Superman's a wus! I know that for a fact. When I fought him, (last month I think?), I gave his skull a crack! It's not that I'm so tough, But I know how to fight. (And my designer underwear, Is made from Kryptonite) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You truly are so kind! I especially loved the poetry It really blew my mind! LLL L |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Reading this makes me want to dig up my old comic book collection at my Ma`s house. What would Superman do if he really had a beard? One question though if I may be permitted. Shouldn`t Superman wear goggles to prevent the bugs from getting into his eyes? Gosh....look what you have done to me. Here I am a grown man wondering about Superman!!! Thanks for the fun. |
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