Alternatives To The Harmless “Bed Bug” Rhyme Said To Children Before They Go To Sleep

Good night little one.
Now the day is all done.
And look out for the creature that bites you for fun.

And as the sun goes
Time for all kids to doze.
And beware of the ghost that will peel off your toes.

The Sandman has said,
“Time to snooze, sleepyhead.”
And don’t think of the spears that shoot up through your bed.

As sleep fills this space
Full of moonbeams and lace,
Look out for the thing that will gnaw off your face.

Have pleasant dreams
Of dancing ice creams.
And pay you no mind to those blood-curdling screams.

May the soft lullabies
Keep you safe ‘til sunrise
And demons love darkness so don’t shut your eyes.

Try not to pause it,
That Sandman’s deposit.
And watch for the lunatic crouched in your closet.

Little Nell

Little Nell cooked Bar-B-Que.
She loved the taste of it.
Her pig roast ended very wrong.
She wound up on the spit.

The Kipper Twins

The Kipper twins, born without shins
Lived in a tissue box.
With no leg bones, the Kipper clones,
Wore no shoes or socks.

The Kipper pair, that’s Burt and Claire,
Danced with little poise.
For when they grooved and pranced and moved
They made a flapping noise.

Tomato Underwear

Beefsteak or Heirloom
Green or Organic
Tomato-made skivvies
Might stir up a panic.

While walking and sitting
You just might feel "bossy".
But honestly speaking,
You'll only feel "saucy".