The two nine year old lads
are arguing outside the school gates
about which one is Batman
and which one is Robin.
‘You’re Batman and I’m Robin.’
‘No! I’m Robin! You’re Batman!’
‘No! I’m Robin! You’re Batman!’
On and on it goes – a nose to nose battle
for the chance to be unseen in red and green,
the pride of having the other one’s back.

Carl Burkitt 2024