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.