I turn off the light
and dash madly into bed
as I pull the covers
high over my head
I observe a moment
of listening silence
before I peek out
in deathly suspense
to make sure every blanket
is away from the floor
once my task is finished
I don't worry any more
because I know
what lives underneath
and I'm quite alright
with him having big teeth
and being very hungry
big and strong
for he told me once
that we can get along
as long as I am good
never dangling an arm
or foot down to the floor
I have no cause for alarm
and I can sleep safely
because my enemy
is also my protector
he eats all, you see
and makes no exception
for you, or for me