How To Create A Monster

spawn them out of selfishness

on a drunken moonless night

add a pinch of hopelessness

just to get it right

fill their lives with disgust

be sure to crush their trust

belittle, terrorize, denigrate

let them know you are their fate

they are your little playthings

beyond a shadow of a doubt

you brought them into this world

and you can take them right back out

be careful what you wish for

'cause wishes do come true

the monster you're creating

looks uncannily like you

foster an atmosphere

of instability and alienation

add a slice of fear

to spice up your creation

when you have them at your feet

don't be shy and just repeat:

this hurts me more than it hurts you

I only want what is best for you

be careful what you wish for

'cause wishes do come true

the monster you're creating

looks uncannily like you

neglect them, brutalize them

incorporate psychic numbing

and then harm them some more

till their bodies and souls are sore

be careful what you wish for

'cause wishes do come true

the monster you're creating

looks uncannily like you

it was you all along

how did you get it wrong?

through and through

the only monster here is you