Sonnet about a high-functioning sociopath – Jeff Peters

These clues I’ll seek, shouting in confidence

That what I’ve found isn’t beyond my skill.

Excellence mistaken for insolence;

Through palace façade I must find the kill.

When drones my friend John endlessly to me

My concentration does wither away.

How quivers he like an angry blind bee

To pray I keep my deduction at bay.

Drunk on murder and impertinent scheme

I forged a great plan with my compassion,

Thy wellness I did not rejoice or beam

For love I have a miniature ration.

But I rose to greet my best friend anon,

Make no mistake, Watson, the game is on.

By oRIDGEinal

Remy Garguilo is the Sponsor of the oRIDGEinal literary magazine at Fossil Ridge High School.