A dark piece, but not necessarily a speculative one (though I did adopt a persona writing it), "A Vengeful Monster" explores the idea that a thirst for vengeance might turn one into a monster.
A Vengeful Monster
By Richard H. Fay
Ravaged by hatred,
Damaged by abuse,
Wronged by humankind,
I seethe in anger.
Bloodied and broken
But still drawing breath,
I become a beast
Feral and savage.
My tormented mind
Forms devilish thoughts.
My tortured spirit
Turns as black as pitch.
This heart transfigures
Into icy shards.
This body transforms
Into a brute’s frame.
Human becomes fiend
Lacking higher grace.
Man becomes monster
Lacking mortal cares.
My fists will deal pain;
My claws will rend flesh;
My teeth will draw blood;
Vengeance will be mine!
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