Super Hero

by Phil on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 | Poems

This poem is for Project OpenBook, a community-built children’s book. Details below.

Most folks look at me and think
“Ah, he’s just a little kid…”
But what they cannot see is that
I’m keeping something hid.

SHHH! I’m a super hero.
Not a single person knows:
Underneath my jeans and shirt
Are super hero clothes.

I cannot blow my cover
So when Mommy calls me in
I just try to act real natural
Without telling where I’ve been.

My super hero power
Is something I keep secret
But I’ll tell you what it is
If you promise you will keep it.

Can you believe I have night vision
And can see out in the dark?
So I can sneak out late at night
And fight monsters in the park?

But just like Superman
I have my kryptonite:
Inside my house, my powers fail
So I sleep with my flash light.

Jaime KubikWritten by Jaime Kubik.
Illustrated by Brad Sneed.
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  • beloniun
    i love the writter
  • aupont
    it show every little kids dream
  • Desaree' Groene
    Boys love superheros and could easily relate to this poem!
  • Jaime, you certainly understand the heart of a little boy! I love your voice in writing. You are so talented!
  • Jean Oelling
    I thoroughly enjoyed Jaime's poem. It reminds me of both Kaden and Kahle. I think they are both super Heros and your poem just fits them both. You really have the tlaent to write poetry and I vote for yours above the others.
  • Andrea
    I have 3 boys and it's like she wrote this for them. I think every little boy has dreamed about being a super hero at one time or another, and in my book they all have. Great poem Jaime your are very talented.
  • ron
    Great Poem! This one should be in your book.
  • I like its odds. But it's up to you to decide, Ron -- don't forget to 'vote'!
  • Tiffany
    What a creative poem! I know this author's work and it is FABULOUS!
  • 100% agree Tiffany!
  • Lori Klone
    I love this poem. Jaime captures the meaning of childhood!!
  • I agree Lori - my 4 yr. old is pretty tough when he's 'fighting bad guys'... but forget to turn on the night light and watch out!
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