There is a monster in the corner,
A monster with one eye.
People sit and stare at it
Until the day they die.
There is a monster in the corner,
A monster black and highly prized.
The children scream and shout,
Can we get it in bigger size?
There is a monster in the corner,
A monster strong and bold.
But every time you watch it,
It leaves you feeling cold.
There is a monster in the corner,
A monster with flickering lights of blue.
Have you seen the monster in the corner?
As you watch it, it's watching you.
Copyright 2001 Annette Gisby.
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Reviewed by Lisa Cannons (Reader)
Reviewed on January 24, 2002
Great poem annette, my "monster" has taken possesion of my kids... :))
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very nice poem, i believe i have one of those monsters myself, except i try to keeps his eyes shut ;)
nice imagery, great rhythm, keep up the good work
dehanna
Kristie Leigh Maguire,
author of 'Desert Triangle' and
'Emails from the Edge - The Life of an Expatriate Wife'