On Monday, Billy didn't have his homework.
And when the teacher asked him why,
he said,"Because a monster tore it up,
after I told a lie."
"You know monsters don't exist,
and if you don't turn in your homework
no recess you will get."
On Tuesday, Billy had a stomachache.
And when the teacher asked him why,
he said, "A monster took away my dinner,
even my cherry pie."
"Billy I've told you once before,
Monsters are not real.
You'll have to wait for lunch time
before you get a meal."
On Wednesday, Billy had a bandage,
which covered his right eye.
When the teacher asked him how it happened,
this was his reply:
"A monster was running after me
when I ran into the door."
"Billy please," the teacher said,
"I don't want to hear anymore."
On Thursday, Billy refused to sit down,
and when the teacher asked why,
Billy said, "A monster whipped my bottom,
because I started to cry."
"Billy, said the teacher,
this is getting out of hand,
and if you continue with these stories,
In the corner you will stand."
On Friday, Billy didn't come to school,
and when the teacher found out why,
She said a little prayer to God.
In hopes that Billy would survive.
For a monster had beaten Billy,
and threatened him with a knife.
Now Billy lay in a hospital bed,
fighting for his life.
So people please remember,
That monsters are for real.
Listen closely to kids stories,
A wounded heart you may heal.