Batman:
Let’s call this meeting to order.
Wonder Girl:
Aren’t we missing a few people?
Batman:
We’ve assembled to form the New League for the 21st Century
Wonder Girl:
Shouldn’t we wait for everyone to show up?
Steel:
Green Lantern told me he had to pick up his dry cleaning.
Aquaman:
Captain Marvel and Star-Spangled Kid can’t make it.
Wonder Girl:
Why? They know this is important.
Aquaman:
They’re busy doing something with the military.
Hawkgirl:
I have to leave at 10. I have a dentist appointment.
The Flash:
Why is this woman here? She’s not a superhero.
Lois:
I beg your pardon. I’m married to one. That ought to count for something.
The Flash:
And where is Mr. Super-I-can-do-anything then?
Lois:
Busy. He had errands to run.
Batman:
Excuse me. Can we get back to business?
Wonder Girl:
I guess so. Hey, how come Robin isn’t here?
Hawkgirl:
I bet he’s on the computer. He’s always online.
Batman:
Ladies?
Steel:
We had a request from the President. Who wants to handle it?
All:
Too busy.
I need to get groceries and stamps. Will it take more than an hour?
This is the busiest time of year at work, and my boss needs me around.
Don’t think I can do it. I’ve got a load of yard work to do.
I’m too busy with the realtors, getting our house ready for sale.
I have to pick up the kids from daycare this afternoon.
Batman:
Isn’t there anyone?
The Flash:
What about Wonder Woman? She’s good with things like this.
Batman:
She’s already covering the Mid-East crisis.
Aquaman:
Can you do it?
Hawkgirl:
Maybe you can get your butler to do it.
Wonder Girl:
Yeah. Most of us can’t afford butlers.
Steel:
What about that new guy? Condor Man?
Batman:
Somehow I don’t think he’s up to it.
Aquaman:
Spidey?
Batman:
Too busy promoting his new movie.
Lois:
I’ll do it. I could use another interview with the Prez.
Batman:
Thanks, but I don’t think that’ll work.
The Flash:
Are you sure Superman can’t do it? He’s usually got time for everything.
Hawkgirl:
Yeah, most of us can’t move at the speed of light.
Batman:
Forget it. This isn’t going to work. Let’s just call it off.
Wonder Girl:
That’s it?
Batman:
Consider the league disbanded. Thanks for stopping by.
by Christy Devonport
Note: This site is non-commercial, and this poem was written for me and my family to enjoy as a parody and reference characters belonging to others. Superhero character copyrights belong to their respective copyright holders, DC Comics and Marvel.