Tucked in
Light out
Stuffed animals perfectly poised
Not two minutes later
A blood curling scream.
I rush in
Expecting the worst

But see her
Sitting up in her bed
Pointing in fear
At the closet door
A monster!
A monster!
She says
Get him right now
Or we’ll all be dead!

I pull open the door
Clothes galore
Shoes and scarves askew
Look, look,
Big surprise
There is nothing
That would bring her demise
I tell her it’s fine
But she does not budge
She won’t sleep
‘Til the monster is done

I go into the closet
Shut the door
Now she won’t be scared
Anymore
But alas, not to be true
Because there are eyes
Staring back at you