that superheroes were real. What if
Superman was on his way
to the White House from
the Fortress of Solitude,
or maybe
flying in from Metropolis after putting
in a long day at the Daily Planet.
Or perhaps,
he has already captured the President
using the Phantom Zone Projector,
committing him to this spectral prison along with
super-criminal, Lex Luthor.
Unlike other supervillains, Lex Luthor
does not possess superpowers. His evil stems
from his vast wealth and influence
over politics, science, and technology.
An ordinary human, but vengeful and driven by
an insatiable need for control, utterly devoid of ethics
—an unprincipled man.
I’m sure that Donald and Lex would find much to talk about
in this never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way.
listen carefully
and you can hear the fabric
of the flag ripping
Kevin Boyce is a poet,
photographer, children’s book author, and lifelong resident of New England. He
volunteers in his hometown, leading a community-sponsored contest and
publication for emerging authors.
