Bogeyman

A bogeyman is a scary creature
That haunts the dreams of naughty children
He lurks in the shadows, under the bed
Or in the closet, waiting to be fed

He has no shape, no form, no face
He can change his size, his voice, his pace
He can be a monster, a ghost, a witch
Or anything else that makes you twitch

He is not real, but a figment of fear
A way for parents to make you adhere
To their rules and commands and wishes
Or else he'll come and give you stitches

So if you want to avoid his wrath
And sleep in peace without his laugh
Be good and kind and brave and smart
And don't let the bogeyman into your heart.

A bogeyman is a type of mythical creature that is used to scare children into good behavior.
There is no definition to what a bogeyman looks like, as different cultures and households may have different descriptions and conceptions of the monster.

However, some common features that many bogeymen share are:

• They are usually masculine or androgynous in gender.
• They have claws, talons, sharp teeth, or other weapons that can harm children.
• They have wings, scales, horns, or other animal-like traits that make them look fierce and unnatural.
• They can hide in the shadows, under the bed, in the closet, or in other dark places where children are afraid to look.
• They can change their shape, size, or appearance to suit their needs or to trick children.

Some examples of famous bogeymen are:

• The Coco or Cuca, a Spanish and Portuguese monster that kidnaps and eats children who do not sleep or behave.
• The Babau, an Italian monster that wears a black hooded cloak and carries a sack to collect naughty children.
• The Namahage, a Japanese monster that wears a demon mask and a straw coat and visits homes on New Year's Eve to scare children who are lazy or disobedient.

These are just some of the many variations of the bogeyman that exist around the world.
The bogeyman is a powerful symbol of fear and dread that can influence children's imagination and behavior.