Monsters in the house
Many children are scared
of monsters under the bed
though adults know
it's all in their head
Though other children fear
monsters in the house
they must run and hide
be quiet as a mouse
as they rampage through
big, blundering, and mean
if they find you, they'll hurt you
so you mustn't be seen
You learn how they sound
so yourself you can brace
even now, the jingle of keys
makes my heart race
Eventually you'll escape
though your fear is instilled
the nightmares still come
the memory won't be killed
Juse know you can live
a happy life that's long
your past doesn't define you
you're eternally strong
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