It's Me! by Meagan Munroe

My sharp claws and pointy fang
will make your heart beat with a bang.
Lurking in your room at night.
Scaring you is my delight.

Mirror, mirror in my hand
who’s the scariest in the land?
It’s me!
It’s me!
Peek in your closet
you’ll know it’s me!

Three eyes in my monstrous head
help me watch you in your bed.
There’s really nothing you can do
I’m going to put you in my stew!

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Mirror, mirror in my hand
who’s the hungriest in the land?
It’s me!
It’s me!
When my tummy roars 
you’ll know it’s me!


Shaggy fur the colour of slime,
full of fleas and bogey grime.
I’ve not showered in 10 weeks,
I prefer it when I reek.

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Mirror, mirror in my hand
who’s the stinkiest in the land?
It’s me!
It’s me!
Take a deep breath in (phew!)
you’ll know it’s me!

Wait! Why have you run away!
I was hoping we could play.
Now that you’re afraid of me,
I feel lonely as can be.

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Mirror, mirror in my hand
who’s the saddest in the land?
It’s me!
It’s me!
See the tears falling
you’ll know it’s me!

Even monsters need hugs too,
so I’ll tell you what to do.
Hold your nose and wear thick gloves,
open your arms, share some love.

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Mirror, mirror in my hand
who’s the cuddliest in the land?
It’s me!
It’s me!
Give me a hug 
you’ll know it’s me
and you’ll make me happy as can be!

Poem ©2013  Meagan Munroe
Image ©2013  Kate Pankhurst 

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