So, in the wake of this week’s season finale of Smallville, “Doomsday,” there was a little matter of a letter that Clark Kent composed in the event of his passing, as the Red-Blue Blur, that Lois Lane was instructed to run in the Daily Planet.
It was only for a few moments at best that the viewers got a glimpse of the letter as Clark (Tom Welling) was typing it out. As a service to the loyal viewers, I made it a point to transcribe the letter in its entirety…
To the citizens of Metropolis:
You have welcomed me into your city and allowed me to make it my home. I will always be grateful for that. Which is why I cannot leave without saying goodbye. This newspaper has made me into what you think I am — an example, a symbol, a “hero.” But the truth is, I’m simply one of you. The only difference is that my days in the shadows and my nights on the streets have allowed me to see what you’ve lost sight of — the good in each of you.
I’ve seen regular people do extraordinary things. I’ve seen you help each other up after you’ve been knocked down. I’ve seen you stand together when times are tough. And I’ve seen the smallest act make the biggest change. If I’ve done anything right, I hope it’s help you realize one person can make a difference in the lives of others — that Metropolis doesn’t need a hero. Have faith in yourself, and you will find hope in each other.
Remember, it’s not the mask that makes the hero. It’s the choices we make and the desire to do what’s right. I’ve seen that desire in all of you. It inspired me to promise I would do everything in my power to protect this city — but I can’t promise that I’ll be around forever. One day, there may be a fight I cannot win.
But if that day comes, please, keep fighting without me to make the world a better place. Be the heroes I know you are.
~ The Red-Blue Blur
May 17th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Thank you so much for transcribing the letter. My brother had “taped” the episode, and was able to freeze frame to read it to me. But he deleted it before I had a chance to ask him to transcribe it. I think it is the first time the writers did justice to Kal-el.
May 18th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I’ve said this the last two years…if the show would just become a Superman show it might be worth watching.
May 18th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Thanks for this. Kinda sucks how he changed his view on humanity just because Davis’ “human half” (which btw wasn’t he a genetic creation of Zod and Fiore? making him kryptonian?) killed Jimmy. Sucks cuz Chloe’s actions over the years should trump Davis’ act :/
July 7th, 2009 at 6:22 am
I just love Smallville!! Huge fan of it, but in my country the last season has not yet been aired >,<
arrrgh… I want to watch it either….