I'm no Superman...

I've watched Superman Returns twice this week, and the film or rather the character was great - not just Superman, but more on his disguise as Clark Kent, trying to find his place in an alien world named Earth. Superman would always be one of my fave heroes (next to Flash), since he is not just a comic character but an embodiment of virtues and ideals. Reading comicbooks like Superman: Birthright and Batman: Hush, i get to know Superman more. The opposite of the dark Batman, Superman is the boyscout, not only to swoop down to save people, but also to check and try to console and ask them if they're alright. Being super, he tries to control his power not to hurt people. He could kill the enemies if he needs to, but he doesn't. In the movie, there is no moment that he tried to punch or kicked a bad guy.

Back in highschool, i really liked Superman's character, and what he represented. Kal-el, Clark Kent, Superman... I wish i was one. But somehow, while meeting people, i became one without being one...

"Super heroes are fictional characters with a purpose of providing fresh hope for the youngsters. And I believe that super heroes are real. I am proud to say that I know one. He is simple (of course, he has to hide his identity); fairly quiet and seemingly detached from the world. He gets upset with the slightest hint of injustice. A true gentleman, he remains diplomatic at all times. One tends to overlook this guy and he doesn’t have anything against this. He would rather stay true to himself knowing that he has great power within than change and be at the center of attention. He helps people who are in need and never hesitates to tell them (often bluntly) what their mishaps are so that they can learn from them. This guy has never left me even if I have always acted as a damsel who doesn’t need help when in reality I am awfully distressed. But… unfortunately I can’t tell you his “true identity”. It’s a secret worth keeping."

The quote above is not from Lois Lane writing "Why the World Needs a Superman," nor from a comic book writer, nor from a fiction author. It's a testimonial from one of my best gal pals, Karla. Somehow, i've become a member of my own Justice League... near the Superman i want to be, but not quite... i'm still a mortal after all... even someone super can take a fall, what more of a normal being like me... having tasted my own dose of Kryptonite... Kryptonite... Krypton... Kryp... Kr... K...

As Dave Matthews mentioned in his song "Where Are You Going"...

I am no superman I have no reasons for you I am no hero; oh that's for sure But I do know one thing Is where you are, is where I belong I do know where you go is where I wannna be

current music: John Williams - Superman Theme
currently reading: Maus by Art Spiegelman, and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro