NaPoWriMo prompt: And now for our (optional) prompt. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem about, or involving, a superhero, taking your inspiration from these four poems in which Lucille Clifton addresses Clark Kent/Superman.
Born to be heroes
We are born to be heroes
All precious pearls
As kids we all know
we CAN change the world
My first son was superman
He had the whole suit
and a heart for adventure
for rescue and pursuit.
The second was Buzz Lightyear
with the flashing and the style
He had greatness in his purpose
the cunning and the smile.
They were powerful and mighty
invincible and strong
with these it wasn’t likely
that anything could go wrong!
My boys are both grown up now
and they’ve outgrown their suits
but they still are my heroes
in much bigger boots.
And now I have grandchildren
who have followed the same course
he’s a Spidey or a Ninja
and she’s a princess with force.
They too are my heroes
adding joy and delight
They’ll always be super
for the rest of their lives.
But we are all heroes
superbly designed
masterpieces of grace
to bless all of mankind;
Princes and princesses
each destined with a place
of greatness and power
with His magnificent grace.
We are born to be heroes
All precious pearls
As people we should know
we CAN change the world.
dawnfanshawe 