I am Superdog!

I may not look like Superman 
But I am a hero in my own right 
You might think 
That I am not smart enough 
When you see me 
Chasing butterflies 
or even my own tail at times! 
But, you see, it's just a facade 
All superheroes need a cover 
A fake identity to hide behind 
I am no Ironman, I am Superdog! 
No sir, I prefer anonymity to fame 

I mark my territory and guard it fiercely 
I chase away cats and intruders 
I bark at anyone who seems unfriendly 
I even attack anything that looks suspicious 
Be it pillows, plants, footwear, or even newspaper 
I won't stop until the threat is neutralized 
I drive away your tension with my tricks 
I am loyal to a fault, dedicated and faithful 
I am too cute to be ignored 
And persistent enough to get all that I want 
To others, I might just be a dog 
But I am your whole world 

I will be your superhero 
I will do everything in my power 
To keep you safe and happy 
As long as I shall breathe 
Not all superheroes wear capes 
Some have four paws and a wagging tail 
Just like me! 

This poem was written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See prompt #88. Thank you, Sadje for hosting this challenge. The challenge is to use the picture prompt as inspiration to compose an original story, poem, or a caption.

For the visually challenged reader this image shows a dog wearing a shirt with “Superman” logo on it. There is a cape flowing from the back of the T- shirt.

Image courtesy: Elias Castillo @Unsplash

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