For More Than Just One Day

David—dôwd—beloved, when can I be a hero—hērōs?

Is Tuesday—Tīw's Day, next week fine? Tuesday—Tīw's Day week—shorthand

David—beloved, when can I be a hērōs—hero?

Which weekday is just mine? born on Monday—mōnandæg—fair of face was I

Do I need a cape or cowl? cucullam promunturium

Secret identity necessary? pseudoname absconditum

Do I need powers or weapons? genius level intel-lect

Who will be my adversary? enemy, arcus or minor hostis?

David—dôwd—beloved, when can we be hero—hērōs

Can we be hero—hērōs—protector, for more

than just one day—dies

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Author's Notes: Completely forgot to include this when I originally published the poem. It is meant, at best, tongue in cheek, as I realise the original meaning behind David Bowie's song was very profound. But, it also got me to thinking about everyday heroes. It was also just a good excuse to mess around with language a little.

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