I used to be afraid of the dark

Thought monsters had fangs and claws

Hidden under my bed, ready to attack

Devouring me with wide open jaws.

I used to believe as a child

In witches, werewolves and vampires

That hunted people at night

Rejoicing in their blood desires.

But now that I’ve grown up I see

Wars, murders, gore and deadly weapons

And I realise with an aching heart

That the real monsters are the humans.