#MothersDayPoem
#meraishq

Mommy, Grandma
What are superheroes?

Are they the ones seen in old comics?
Or the ones heard in ancient myths?
Are they Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman?
Or perhaps Hercules, Thor, and Achilles?

How come they were the only ones who got praised for saving the day
When there were others there too?
Police officers, soldiers, firefighters, and more
Should've gotten a curtain call as well
But why didn't they?

Was it their lack of supernatural gifts?
Or their realistic appearance?
Cause let's face it,
Nobody today is into real-world stories
Where the superhero is just an ordinary person
Because entertainment is supposed to be an escape from reality
Not a reminder
And no one wants to be reminded of the harsh reality we're in right now

Smiles are being covered by masks
Close contact is now six feet apart
A...