you wanted Clark Kent- The Man of Steel
faster than a speeding bullet
more powerful than a locomotive

I would never be Kryptonian

you wanted Bruce Wayne- The Caped Crusader
billionaire playboy by day
crime-fighting vigilant by night

I was afraid of the dark

so you imagined me as Spidey
with great power
and great responsibility

I was afraid of heights

I let out my claws and acted tough
but I'd outlive you
and my blades were dangerous

you were far too fragile

you wanted to be my Pepper Potts
and stand by my side
while the world watched

but I was pretty average

you would have made a great sidekick, I admit
better than Jughead or even Robin
but I'd rather not wear a cape

or wear my underwear on the outside