You Can’t Be a Hero All the Time

The villain in his glory,

the damsel, scared,

the hero, to save the day.

Dastardly Dan and Mighty Mike,

fight for the fair maiden, Kandy Kane,

tightly roped upon the rails.

In the distance, a whistle could be heard,

as a train belched smoke,

in its chuga-chuga-chug.

Dastardly Dan and Mighty Mike,

grapple tightly to the ground,

fighting, spuming dust everywhere,

while Kandy Kane ooh’s and ah’s;

praying Mighty Mike saves the day.

… and the train is in sight.

A last flinging blow,

Dastardly Dan goes down,

eyes closed, breath shallow.

Mighty Mike runs toward Kandy Kane.

She smiles knowing her fear is put to rest.

… and the train gets closer.

Mighty Mike runs swiftly,

to rescue the damsel, he so loves.

Not watching where his feet touches ground,

he trips, falls,

sails forward to the ground,

and lands unconscious, seemingly asleep,

his head within inches of Kandy Kane.

… and the train went roaring by.

Dastardly Dan came around,

walked to the bloody scene,

shook his head, muttering,

“Curses,” and walked away.

Mighty Mike would need three stitches for his head,

but thought the look would make him more appealing.

The Director came to them both and replied,

“Don’t worry, we’ll find a replacement for her.”

Everyone on the set broke for lunch.

… and the train backed up for a retake.