Love Poem: Schoolboy Dreams
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Written by: Christian Collins

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