Who's Your Superman? by Jordan Bucenec

Who's Your Superman? 

Muscles bulging out of a red and black spandex suit. 

A flowy metallic cape that shines underneath the morning sun. 

The strength of a thousand men held within a single punch. 

Legs the size of great oaks. 

A chiseled jawline and hair that falls perfectly. 

This is a hero that we idolized as children. 

But in real life, heroes don't wear capes. 

Heroes don't have defined muscles or designer suits. 

Heroes aren't always strikingly beautiful, with flawless skin and honey eyes.
Heroes don't have super strength or thunder thighs.
Heroes aren't designed for fighting crime, with special gadgets or high-tech weapons.
Heroes can't read minds, teleport, or even fly.
Heroes aren't named "Superman,"
But they are called "doctor," "teacher," or "friend."

For some of today's bravest heroes, saving lives is merely an occupation.
Going into work and saving lives across the nation.
Helping someone is part of their job,
Leaving cured patients in shock and in sobs.

Heroes come in crowds protesting on the street,
their feet swollen and tired from stomping on the concrete.
"Justice for Khalil!" "Black lives matter!"
Their voices remained loud amongst all the chatter.

Heroes smile, and their voices are bubbly and bright.
Their grin doesn't fade, even in plight.
They make others happy, even on their darkest days
when their bright yellow begins to fade to gray.

Heroes cry.
They cry when they lose a loved one.
They cry when they feel as if the world is against them.
They cry when Marley and Me comes on the TV.
They cry when they get dumped by their ex-lover.
Heroes are weak, but so are we.

But heroes aren't like us.
Heroes have motivation, heroes have drive.
Heroes want to improve, they set goals.
Heroes are wise, and they have kind souls!
Heroes have big hearts and smart minds.
Heroes are patient, and they help mankind!
Heroes are your doctors, your teachers, and your brothers.
Heroes are your students, your volunteers, and your mothers.

We are surrounded by heroes each and every day.
They help us, guide us, praise us, and listen to us.
Heroes make our malicious world a better place.
They always help out our children in anyway they can,
So please, tell your kid their doctor is just like Superman.