Deficiency Syndrome (Satis Shroff) Poem by Satis Shroff

Definciency Syndrome (Satis Shroff)

The enemy surrounds him,
Laser-blades flash like lightning.
A gash and Fritz falls on the floor.
He’s wounded,
But rotates his prostrate torso
With his fast working legs,
Lashes out with his sword.
He’s almost killed them all.
He’s a hero who never gives up.

Suddenly he hears teacher Frau Hess’s voice:
'Fritz, steh auf! '
He becomes calm,
Gets up.
Gone are the warriors, Power Rangers,
And super heroes and mighty enemies.
Fritz recognises his classmates,
Hans, Joachim, Cassandra, Brunhild,
As they shake their heads.

Was it a dream?
Oh je! Frau Hess will certainly call Mom.
And tell it all.
‘Scheiß ADS! ’ mutters Kevin.

Glossary:
ADS: Allgemeine Deficiency Syndrome