The Role of Madness
We declare our high intention to bring back the
original meaning of the word 'madman' which is not one of
derangment and deformity, but this pristine word brings forth
purity and it breaks the shells of the unexplained, it is to be
exalted. We must strip sanity of the sentimental veil that
disfigures it. With madness' great grip, we are at its mercy; we
do not have a choice. the madman is a poet, we must illustrate
its birthplace with devotion and with all confidence. Oh, that I
were insane always, that I could always be able to drink of the
great delirium of instability. Insanity, we praise you, we greet
you as a prodigal son. We invite you into our humble minds, make
yourself at ease, you are welcome here. We surrender unto you,
all that is ours, all we ask for is your knowledge, secrets and
beauty. We consider dreams, visions, and hallucinations to be an
exalted state of mind, so succumb to its symptoms, but we are
prepared for its unfathomable secrets.
Tommy Katkins