Dr Frankensteins Monster

High upon the mountain 
a castle stood so proud. 
Down below in terror 
a noise was stirring loud. 

The Baron heard the voices 
he had short time to wait, 
for he had to get away 
his object of such hate. 

Up the hill they came 
with torches burning bright. 
Up towards the castle 
they were a blinding sight. 

The Monster was so slow 
he lumbered cross the floor. 
Then down a winding tunnel 
behind a hidden door. 

The Baron led him out 
and sent him on his way. 
Then went back to face 
the price he"d have to pay. 

The villagers were all in. 
Intent upon destruction, 
that thing the Baron made 
of human part construction. 

The castle was on fire 
as the Baron reappeared, 
the villagers fell silent 
as they faced the man they feared. 

At the edge of forest deep 
the Monster turned and stood. 
He would never understand 
why he was misunderstood. 

The Barons voice was loud 
as he shouted"God forgive, 
that you should all destroy 
the miracle i made live". 

There was silence for a moment 
as if they knew not what to do. 
Then hysteria took control 
and bedlam did ensue. 

The castle was burned down, 
the ashes now so cold. 
It has fallen into legend, 
a story to be told. 


But deep within a forest 
after fifty years and five. 
The Barons work is breathing 
and very much alive. 

Alone and in despair, 
afraid to show his face. 
Hated and despised 
by all the human race. 

A victim of a time 
when ignorance reigned supreme. 
And science had became 
a lost forgotten dream. 

A human tear fell down, 
the Monster gave a sigh. 
He only had one wish 
if only he could die.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 5, 2011 at 3:35 AM
You illustrate the movie so well with your write. Excellent piece allowing a glimpse of the monsters feelings exchoing the villagers.
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