The Boogieman
I creep in at night,
When all lights are out.
While you peacefully sleep,
When no-one’s about.
No stars in the sky,
No fresh baked bread.
Only you,
Me,
And my breath on your neck.
Hush now child, go to sleep,
For tonight you will dream,
And I will creep.
Through cracks in your walls,
Or holes in your floors.
It matters not, I have trained on scores.
I cut my teeth,
On bedposts,
And springs.
I sharpened my claws,
On cradles,
And dreams.
I perfected this dance,
Each child,
Each fright.
I hope to dance with you, child……..
TONIGHT!!!!
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