don’t smash its fingers
fear is easier and simpler
afraid to look around
pick one or two, four or five
they all die!
this Monster is not afar
but we will venture away.
afraid? To Hide?
he will choose and snag—
chew and grab
waiting and creating
I’m afraid to look around
with monster eyes.
Such absolute surprise
I’m Monster is at the door
He will make you believe
with these monster friends and
with monster mends,
waiting to escape?
I am wanting to complicate.
test.