Your Invisible Cape

Your Invisible Cape

I wear an invisible cape 

Most of us do.

Some know they have it 

And it’s been their life glue.

My cape doesn’t mean 

that I’m a super hero.

It can take me at top speed 

But then drop down to zero.

It’s a sad state of affairs 

That not all capes are equal

And our early roots 

Can determine our sequel.

Society can also dictate

The shape and fit of our cape.

Forcing many to wear capes

That don’t fit their shape.

Some people are lucky 

And get a cape and passion.

Some capes are heavy

And cannot be unfastened.

The design of your cape

Is set early on

But it doesn’t have to be

The one that you don.

I can see you looking 

On most perplexed.

I can see that I’ve not

Shared my pretext.

This invisible cape I refer to 

Is your education.

But don’t think it’s just

From birth to graduation.

Each day we start anew 

New day and new dawn

Opportunities for learning 

To keep us moving on.

So never think 

It’s just too late for me. 

Remember education is vital

 and can help turn that key. 

J C Hicks Copyright 3-1-23