This room appears changed
The bedspread, curtains and paint –
It looks good as new.

I feel a bit scared
To step within, what if they
Haven’t disappeared?

Mum said dad has fixed
All the monsters ‘neath my bed
They’re on vacation.

I wish he had them
Locked up instead – throw away
The key – wishes have wings.

What if they lie in
Wait, for the night ? And then come
Rushing in? Scary!

“No monsters exist”
They said, but fixed my room too.
I think they’re afraid.

The monsters can hide
In all sorts of places – and
I think my heart’s one.

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