I see him in the reflection of the window and I turn my head, sharply. He doesn't stand taller than three feet, his hand is placed tightly in his mother's; an action that makes me realise how reliant children are on their parents. His costume; red and blues, a mask covers his face.

He was a little Spiderman in disguise.

I think of his pure innocence, how in that costume, the little boy thinks that he can rescue the world, how he can fight off the baddie's. And I remember when I thought I could do the exact same - so long ago.

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Comment by LyraRose on July 4, 2009 at 11:57pm
i think i saw that kid as well bek
he was so cute, nice piece =D
Comment by Wendy on July 2, 2009 at 2:35pm
Little Roo, this is, as always, one of my favorites. Your writing is so beyond your years...so thought-out.
Comment by Doug Mathewson on July 2, 2009 at 9:32am
Nice piece, good feel to it. Peter Parker would be proud.
Comment by Scarlett Rose on July 2, 2009 at 5:16am
Thank you all so much! :) x
Comment by Scarlet Woundsmile on July 1, 2009 at 6:43pm
this is very sweet. i've missed your writing. (oh and oh my, "caped roosdader" made me howl ;)
Comment by Pamila Payne on July 1, 2009 at 1:42pm
Wise beyond your years, and as always, well written. There are many ways to fight off the baddies, very few actually require a cape.
Comment by Harry on July 1, 2009 at 12:28pm
The spidery boy may not be able to fight off the baddies all by himself but with the Caped Roosader at his side this world just might stand a chance!
Comment by Catherine Van on July 1, 2009 at 12:04pm
Ah how true this is - once long ago I think we all felt like we could save the world.
Comment by Nurry on July 1, 2009 at 11:05am
so innocent yet says so much...we all, i believe, considered or consider ourselves as spiderman at some point in our lives!! Beautifully depicted.
Comment by Smriti on July 1, 2009 at 9:25am
This is wonderful, so less words and so deep a meaning. And believe it even if you are not the spiderman, you can still be a hero for someone. :) Cheers.

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