When Is a Hero Born?

What makes a child know?
That they want to grow up to be an American Hero,
Is it because they looked up to a superhero?
When they were little,
While eating their fruit-flavored Skittles,
I really want to know.
How they know.
Is it because they want to follow their dad’s feet,
That one day they manage their own naval fleet.
Or their own strong mighty men or women,
What is it that makes a boy grow-up to be a real Superhero?
Or a little girl a Superhero,
Is it predestined from the age of zero?
Is it the food they eat?
Eating a lot of green vegetables,
Eating a lot of different strong meats,
Or is it because they’re just excellent?
Or intelligent,
Is it because of their strict regimen?
Is it because they were always neat?
Is it because they’re quick to their feet?
Or a heart that’s just so sweet.
Tell me, when is a Superhero born?
Semper Fi

P. Kelley