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where is superman:

They  all think I’m superman

I must have kryptonite in my back pocket

They all say I do so much good

But I can’t even solve my own fucking problems

They all think I’m some kinda super man

I must have some kryptonite in my back pocket then

Weaker than ever, I don’t have any of these powers

I’ve never known superman

To be a coward

I’ve never known a superman to need an escape

I’ve never known a superman, who wants to throw down his cape

I reach in my back pocket fuck it I’ll take a bite

Watch as I decay slowly, from this beautiful kryptonite

I’m doing so much good I’m the best they’ve had

But they didn’t want this superman to be like his dad

They didn’t want this superman to choose his own path

They only love a superhero when he’s saving their ass

I’m superman I can do anything, I’ll save you from this world

I can save the world, but can’t put a smile on this simple girl

Maybe I’m just so strong, I break everything I touch

Maybe my x-ray vision sees through too much

Don’t you wish you could see through superman’s eyes?

Maybe not now,

because this kryptonite,

is starting to metabolize. 

superman

frozen over ►

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 3rd Nov 2014 09:37

Quite a thought provoking piece this.
Personally I don't think Superman would use expletives.
Nonetheless, it does carry a complicated message.
Are you trying to measure up to something?
Are you trying to self destruct?
Are you trying to get noticed?

So many questions in this piece.

Well done

Graham

therearemanyme

Mon 3rd Nov 2014 06:49

feedback appreciated, negative as well I would just like to be noticed

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