Monster

A sociopath explains sociopaths. Written as a class assignment

A monster sleeps inside us all,
dreaming of their freedom,
wanting to run wild and tall,
to unleash their inner demon.

At night they wander to our minds,

to describe their favourite scenes,

of violence, horror, and darkness.

Our nightmares are their dreams.

During the day though, there are rules,

about kindness and fair play.

Society uses these childish notions,

to keep our monsters locked away.

But in a world void of rules

and of reason and logic as well,

our monsters are free to roam,

to wreak their own version of hell.

 

What is sanity but a word,

that is used to control and confine?

It might keep your monster away,

but it's far too late for mine.