I pondered this question and almost didn't join the group because I couldn't decide on what power I would want.
I mean, I always thought I was wonder woman, until this year. Until a sickness came early in the winter and seemed to linger much too long. And then I cracked a tooth and lost my fight to keep it. The last straw that broke my illusion was when I got asked the other day if I was going to take the senior citizen discount. I saw myself in an innocent film that my daughter took, and I had to ask myself "who is that old lady". And with all this, I knew, I was not wonder woman.
But, as I played with my son, I did think again, "if I could have it, what power would I want?"
I always enjoyed flying in airplanes. One of the memories I cherish is being in an air force trainer jet and flying up-side-down and doing rolls and loops. I somewhat envy people who can fly in their dreams; I never have. So, maybe it would be flying. And that is a selfish wish. One that would bring ME pleasure, but not really be useful
 |
| Roadrunner who wants to fly, not run. |
Healing? There are friends I would LOVE to lay hands on and heal. People in pain both physical and mental. But, then all the problems that would come with that....people crowding me, who to heal, when to heal.
But, then it came to me....I really wouldn't want superhero powers. The power that I would want is one that is more saint-like in nature. I would love to be like the St.Francis of the legends and be able to be with animals, understand them, be gentle enough in nature that they would be with me. And I could help them. Yep, I think that is what I would like.
********************************************************************************
But, then again.....there is something to be said for destroying the bad guys with lightning bolts.......Hmmmm......
Join me in seeing what our sister heroines have to say:
Andes Cruz: http://www.andescruz.wordpress.com
Kathleen Krucoff: http://kathleenkrucoff.wordpress.com/
pencilfox. www.pencilfox.com
Catherine Witherell http://happydayart.typepad.com
WATTO: http://blog.wattoonline.com/
Designs by Shelagh. www.designsbyshelagh.com/blog
Barbara Donovan: http://
Barbara Donovan: http://
