On Monday, Billy didn't have his homework,
And when the teacher asked him "why?"
He said "because a monster ripped it up, after I told him a lie."
"You know monsters don't exist," the teacher said,
"and if you don't turn in your homework, no recess will you get."
On Tuesday, Billy had a stomach ache
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 'til lunchtime before you get a meal."
On Wednesday, Billy had a bandage
Which covered his right eye.
When the teacher asked 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 any more."
On Thursday, Billy refused to sit down,
And when the teacher asked him "Why?"
Billy said, "A monster whipped my bottom because I started to cry."
"Billy," said the teacher, "this is getting out of hand.
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 Billy would survive.
For a monster had beaten Billy, and threatened him with a knife.
Now Billy is in a hospital bed, fighting for his life.
So listen and remember that monsters are for real.
Listen closely to kids' stories.
A wounded heart you may just heal.
