When I go upstairs to bed,
I usually give a loud cough.
This is to scare The Monster off.
When I come to my room,
I usually slam the door right back.
This is to squash The Man in Black
Who sometimes hides there.
Nor do I walk to the bed,
But usually run and jump instead.
This is to stop The Hand -
Which is there all night -
From grabbing my ankles.
By
Allan Ahlberg