Steel Requiem

He sits alone in the darkness, grieving for those who are lost.
The tears once flowing, now spent and replaced by burning, dry eyes.
His friends and colleagues are gone, his life's love torn away.

His garb was a symbol of hope to all, he now finds it worthless.
His suit scarred by the storms, his cape taken to shroud his beloved.
With all his strength, he could not defeat his enemy.
With all his speed, he could not outrace the inevitable.
All of his power could not help him prevail.

Broken by an unconquerable foe, his faith eroded.
Overpowered at the end by human nature.
He sits alone in the darkness, this grieving man of steel.