Super Vocations

[deckardcanine]

I’ve found that superhero alter egos tend to be
In certain jobs or other such positions frequently.
Well, journalism’s obvious; you’re never far from news.
But since you clearly know the hero, that’s not one I’d choose

For periods of safety. Still more common is an heir
To someone with an enterprise, a mill- or billionaire.
It’s great for funding outings as a hero; nonetheless,
The spotlight makes it hard to keep your secret with success.

Now, royals are another story; they can make the rules
And thus be fully open in adventures, which is cool,
But think how hard it is to run a country all the time.
It’s bound to be much harder if you’re always fighting crime.

You might be an attorney who can put the crooks away
On two fronts, but you’re subject to the infamous cliché
Of lawyers being rotten. A detective might be better,
But cases don’t come constantly; you may end up a debtor.

If smart enough, you may become a scientist of note,
That’s great, but it’s not easy getting funds to stay afloat.
Perhaps you’ve been a soldier and your training helps you fight.
You’re apt to think of troubles that will keep you up at night.

Perhaps you’ve been a criminal and know how others think.
I’m glad you’re paying off your debt, but having one must stink.
You might be still a student, cutting class to save the day.
That has to suck; you’ll hardly hang with friends or get an A.

I think I would prefer to be an agent of the state
Or else a bounty hunter getting paid a decent rate.
My job and my heroics would be duly intertwined.
Of course, it’s less heroic if my paycheck is in mind.