A Poem
By Riyaaz Margrose
Step right up, you’re all invited
Come see the monsters inside the asylum
Start with a shave, Sweeney’s our finest
Mrs. Lovett’s pies will leave you delighted
Kids get balloons, turn left for the clown
Parents, don’t worry, he’ll watch them for now
Splashing and screaming? The Pool! That’s the sound
Down here we all float so they’ll never drowned
Off our meds but we’re sure you’ll like it
Tell all your friends they’re missing the racket
Gram it and tweet it and post it and snap it
You want to look cool? We have special jackets
Oh dear, you’re not well? It’s probably the Pie
See Doctor Lecter, go stand in that line
A drip with some morphine, you’ll get it for free
The trip is so good you won’t notice his teeth
NOW run through the halls the purge has begun!
Will you survive? That’s part for the fun
Leatherface, Jason, all need souvenirs
Two faced people are literal in here
If you’re feeling tired there’s plenty of beds
Freddy will show you where you can rest
Those that are standing well we’ve reached the edge
Aren’t you thrilled to be all that’s left?
The Mad Hatter’s asked if you’d join us for tea
Sugar and poison, you’re down on one knee
A proposal!? No, you’re just struggling to breath
I guess no one told you that we’re all crazy
So step right up ‘cause you’re all invited
All of the psychos will make it exciting
We’ll put on a show there’s nothing worth hiding
Only the best inside this asylum
