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Superman (repost) |
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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, Or jump a mile high. You'd never see him on a ledge, Or 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 lost his cape, For he'd fly just the same! People would not know 'twas him, When they looked up in the sky, For they'd see the blur of flapping wings, Or a contrail way up high! If Venus were his place of birth, Not Krypton as we think, He sure would look lovely In the pretty color 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, And the sight of a speeding bullet, Would cause a heart attack! If Superman were a portly gent, He'd fit not any booth, He couldn't change his underpants And that would be uncouth! The extra pounds he'd carry, 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 hid behind locked doors! If the guy in blue were bearded, He'd bog down while in the air, 'Cause 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 embarassment 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 his wife! She would have borne 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 the good from bad. If this champion of champions Had never lived at all, Crime and evil would prevail And our nations all would fall! If the Daily Planet's readers, Had known Kent was Superman, Circulation would have tripled To meet the great demand! Jimmy Olsen would have gloated, He'd been right ~ not ever wrong, Superman and his gentle friend, Were the same man all along! If Superman's arch-rival ~ Lex Luther was his name, Had defeated the super hero, He would have played 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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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Superman has gone away that's what the papers say. I knew you flew around with him which makes the future dim.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ I flew too slowly for Superman's liking, so he often carried me in his arms of steel ~ but you heard no complaints from me!  On a more serious note, I greatly admired the real super man ~ Christopher Reeves. With him went some of God's Light. Now he truly is a star.  Love & Starlight, EA |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I had to laugh, often, and smile. We are all superwithin, hmmmm? And Mr. Reeve's was truly a courageous man, and his wife, most admirable - a good example for us all- Love you - Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
a very timely repost...Christopher Reeves proved he was a super man in many ways, my heart goes out to his family in their time of loss |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Of course Superman was and is in connection with Angels ..... Seymour is right. A great write, dear Linda. I too admired Christopher Reeves. Now surely he experiences for real what he virtually accomplished here ... Love and hugs. Margherita |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda, I smiled this the first time I read it but this time I cried.  Christopher Reeves was a delightful person who shared and gave so much to others. He will be greatly missed but his star will always shine brightly. hugs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, this made me cry because it is sooooooo beautiful and I truly believe angels have governed Reeve throughout his life, as he truly is a man with a heart of steel that is also soft and can feel as well! (kiss on cheek) Yay, this is superb, 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 "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Super Susan ~ Yes, I do believe we all some "super" within us. But some have more than others, Dear Wonder Woman!  Christopher Reeves was indeed a generous and courageous man. I admired his wife as well. Love You 2! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hoot ~ His passing really saddens me and my heart joins yours in going out to the family he left behing.  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ He can rest peacefully having done so much on this earthly plane. He made a difference. Thank you for the lovely reply. Loving hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ I too, read my poem from a different perspective this time around ~ and with much emotion... Yes, he truly is a star now. Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ His heart and courage were stronger than his arms of steel. Christopher Reeves was a super Superman ~ and a super man. Love & Light, Linda |
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