Simon 2

Lest we too harshly judge Simon, 

Though already I feel your hate climbin';

For though so reviled,

He's the mind of a child

With too much rough hiding the diamond.

But that begs an interesting question:

Why commit such a transgression,

And risk getting caught? 

His choice, this was not;

His mind was too ripe for suggestion... 

...And being the size of a tractor, 

Attracted a dark benefactor

With candy and toys

If he didn't make noise;

Discretion a primary factor. 

The details were too complicated

For Simon to see as ill-fated;

He saw a reward

And bounded aboard

To do as his master dictated.

Always the huge people pleaser, 

He crammed the kids into the freezer

Till all it could hold

Was frozen and cold;

To delight his ravenous Caesar.

"My Master -- I did as you asked me:

Their bodies aren't ugly or nasty;

No bruises or cuts,

and no blood or guts --

"I did good?" asks the ignorant patsy.

"Yes, my child. Thy work is noted,

Proven thine soul is devoted,

And for every hour

I grow in my power

Within my heart, thou art promoted."

"Oh thank you, my most gen'rous Master!"

Says Simon, his heart beating faster,

"I live by your hands

And obey your commands!"

(Unaware that he's bound for disaster.)

Simon stands, puffed up and proudly,

Exclaiming (ungodly loudly),

"My life is for you,

Tell me what to do!"

(Hypnotized, youthful eyes cloudy).

"For now," replied the dark stranger,

"Thy work's done -- no need to endanger

Your limb or your life --

Now pick up the knife,

And clean them, my most trusted ranger."

"Clean them?!" asks Simon, disgusted,

Imagining himself encrusted

In innards and blood --

A viseral flood --

But he told Master he could be trusted...

Trembling, poor Simon (now teary)

Sweating profusely, eyes bleary,

Confused and afraid,

He takes hold of the blade

Squeamish, revolted and leery...

"Good work," says this tale's evil author,

"But Master's too formal to bother;

Not demon, but priest;

Once finally released,

You may address me as "Father."

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- Jackson Cambridge, 2016.