Schoolboy Dreams
Matthew had a secret he could never tell
Yes Matthew had a secret, he hid it very well
His heart was dark and his mind was filled with burning clay
All the other children’s parents said with Matthew do not play
His first victim was a pretty girl named Mary Sue
He took her out beyond the barn, promising a very special view
He hit her once, twice, she fell and began to bleed, a very awful sight
Matthew knew that his power, rage and anger would be his might
He buried her after tasting her blood, a flavour unlike any other
The next day coming home from school, he did the same thing to her brother
He buried him deep beside his sister, still in her blouse and skirt
Who’ll be next, Matthew thought, brushing his hands clean of the dirt
His heart was hurt by the one named Jill, who never knew his name
But he was sure once he got her home, she’d be glad she came
His hunger grew and the bodies collected as he played his twisted game
She came over one afternoon, his goal accomplished; now she’d never forget
his name
Out to the barn the two of them walked in the pale midday sun
Jill, he said, I have something to show you, I hope you find it fun
He pulled open the doors and watched as her face contorted with the shock of
the horrible scene
I did it all for you, he explained, to most of them I wasn’t even mean
Suddenly, the morning alarm sounded, waking young Matthew from his tortured
sleep
Now today, he whispered, let’s see if Jill thinks I’m still a creep
Copyright © Christian Collins | Year Posted 2007
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