Monster

Scratching behind my closet door

Snarls from underneath my bed

Red glowing eyes reflected in the mirror

Figures running by my night light

Shadowed creatures dancing on my wall

Hunting me on hind legs

I'm so scared 

Want to hug my teddy 

And feel safe

He's nowhere to be found

Bury my eyes in the covers

Closing my eyes

Crying silently 

Don't want the monsters to hear

Hiding under his dark bed

Listening to him cry

Fear only makes them tastier

Under the covers

Slowly cooking himself

Can already feel his tears

Quenching my thirst

Must be quiet this time

Was almost caught in the past

Remember cover his mouth 

So he can't scream for help

Time to change back.

Must be brave 

Brave like teddy tells me 

When he wipes away my tears

I need to find him

So the monsters don't eat him too 

Throw my pillow to the closet

That's where I last heard a sound

Reach down while the monsters are distracted

Feel his brown fur

I found teddy 

Now I will be safe

He will protect me 

I hug him tight 

Praying to make it through the night

I feel his arms around me

Hugging me tight

I start to whisper in a sweet voice

I'll protect you and you are safe

I feel his lips kiss my forehead

And telling me thank you 

This is too easy 

Easily devour him 

Can't hold my hunger for much longer

I will just wait for him to close his eyes

Than I will feast...