The Monster Without

He is in search for the darkest cave

Where he can hide away

Like the pain echoing off his chest cavity.

Built to be without feeling,

But was given a defective heart

That drips with loneliness.

The visible scars are nothing

Compared to the ones humanity

Has tattooed on his soul.

His hope to cover those marks

From being stitched together

Are thwarted by all the plastic surgeons

That say they are not miracle workers

And can never make him a whole person within.

Longing for nothing more than to be normal

When standing in a crowd

Has been his lifelong dream,

That is why the monster will have to do without

Living in my nightmares,

For I have long since rejected society’s standards,

Making it my Frankenstein's monster.

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

ah.... beautiful created to reach out and beyond, deep inside of all that read... who will not be able to walk away without the feeling it creates in each one... Very nice job!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so very much.

[TL Boehm]

Longing for nothing more than to be normal
When standing in a crowd

The scars we carry on the inside are the deepest. This is a powerful reminder of that.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes they most certainly are, thank you very much.

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Talented write, I loved reading this piece. :-)

Kaze~

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you ever so kindly.

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome. :-)))

[Ruth]

Was about to say Frankenstein then the finale jumped out at me lol Clever twist hon...society can make us our own monster even..trust is a precious gift to give out when we feel closed off xo

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you Magick Heart… yes society can be The Frankenstein to the monster we become.

[AprilRN1210]

this one makes the heart go out to the man behind the monster mask... "given a defective heart that drips with loneliness"... awwwww.... the villain in stories is sometimes just misunderstood.. from experience I know, hiding away doesn't help... those "Scars that humanity has tattooed upon our hearts" are deep and painful, and if allowed with fester and breed hate and evil... this is a moving piece my friend... well done!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thanks so much sweetie… I know those who never read the original Frankenstein story don't truly understand him… how does it go "We can't judge a book by its cover" I relate Frankenstein's monster to the kids who are bullied and picked on in school.
Wlays wonderful to hear your thoughts.

[AprilRN1210]

you're welcome.. I admit, I haven't ever read the story but enjoyed this glimpse into the man... :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh really, it is quite fascinating. Glad you enjoyed my work.

[AprilRN1210]

yep, really!!....might have to check it out!.. always enjoy your writing my friend..

[Mayank]

Killer, thought provoking... we all need to see our inner Frankenstein.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

We sure do, thank you.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A most telling story and piece to regard against one of the best novels ever written, well done.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you kindly sir.

[Rita L. Sev]

Better to be a Frankenstein who is true to himself than a monster whose goal is to blend in... Great piece, Dale - not just for Halloween...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is so true Rita, thank you so much.

[Louise.xx]

Thought provoking and poignant with fantastic lines. "Tattooed on his soul" particularly brilliant. Excellently penned :) x

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[Dayran]

I knew this gal one time ... who was fond of saying ... its like having a great dress to wear ... but nowhere to go with that. Nice ...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for sharing that.