Clark Kent

Sometimes I am superman

But usually just Clark Kent

Sometimes I don my tights and cape

But usually I'm content

To spend my time in suit and tie

And live with good intent

Sure it's great to fly about

And stop the falling trees

And yes it's fine to see the things

That others do not see

But really I would much prefer

To spend my time as me

I'd much prefer

For you to see

The gentle spirit

That lies in me

I'd much prefer

For you to know

The tender heart

And tears that flow

I'd much prefer

For you to feel

The flowing love

I can't conceal

I'd much prefer

You understand

The compassion

Of my hands

I'd much prefer

You could adjust

And know my words

You could trust

I'd much prefer

You could accept me as I am

For I am simply

Just Clark Kent

I have my superman moments.  I have my crisis mode.  And I have a persona that I show to the people around me.  So many times I wish that people could look beyond the "tights and cape" and see just me.  Sometimes I pray for just one person to see my heart.  Just one person to understand the depth of emotion behind my words.  Just one person to see me with all my flaws and realize I am a good person.  Just one person to believe that I speak from my heart.  Just one person to know the real me.

As I think about my desire to be accepted as I am, I have to look within and ask do I see people for who they are?  How many people in my life feel like I do?  How many people pray for that one person who understands? 

Perhaps it is time to see beyond the "tights and capes".  Perhaps it is time to look into the heart of our fellow man.

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