There's a Monster In My Closet

There's a monster in my closet, 
But I am not afraid. 
I even offered him some toast 
With orange marmalade. 
I lie there in the dark, 
And listen to him munch. 
I think he likes to nibble 
For I never hear a crunch. 

There's a monster in my closet. 
I told my mom and dad. 
They simply asked if he was good, 
Or if he was bad. 
He's very, very quiet. 
He hardly makes a peep. 
I listen for the longest time 
Until I'm fast asleep. 

There's a monster in my closet. 
Scamper! Scurry! Squeak! 
I hide under the blankets, 
And then I take a peek! 
I use my trusty flashlight. 
A shadow's on the wall. 
His body is so big and fat. 
His head is very small. 

There's a monster in my closet. 
I toss my teddy bear. 
I toss my favorite nursery rhymes. 
I toss my underwear! 
So father did some searching, 
Especially for me. 
It wasn't long before he made 
A big discovery! 

"There's a monster in your closet! 
But do not be afraid." 
And then he headed for the fridge. 
"I'll fix this renegade!" 
He put a little cheese 
In a tiny little trap, 
And caught a little mouse 
With a sneaky, snacky... SNAP!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
May 31, 2019 at 5:20 AM
So charming. A lovely read, Kim.
Leffanta Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 5:18 PM
Well done! Aloha! Rico
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