True Identity
BANG! POW! KABOOM!
Words exclaiming from
fragile comic book pages.
wrapped in cape
much too large,
although the tag claims “one size fits all”.
Mind wondering, dreaming
of the powers that could be
identified.
ZAP! SMASH! WHAM!
Proudly displaying symbols and logos
of the greatest heroes.
Here come the giggles…
Smirks…
jeering…
Shamefully
pull over a plain, blank hoodie
- every hero needs a secret identity.
WOOSH! BOOM! KA-POW!
No more bells in the halls
directing students to class.
The first of many ceremonies,
people tossing their hats.
What is next to come?
Mask still on to seal
the identity,
or maybe this is
permanent reality.
CLICK! PUFF! VROOM!
Parents are driving away.
Alone with a stranger.
What is that?
A glimpse of a familiar image
creates a double take.
A new friendship begins with a
“Hulk SMASH”