The Monster From Beyond

• Amelia Cowan, Grade 7, St Margaret Mary's College
• Poetry
• 2016

Excellence Award in the 'Word Zone 2016' competition

Bang, Crash
Footsteps sounded
It turned the corner
Its foul breath choking the life out of the air
Its long claws glinted in the light
Its fur like armour on a knight
Blood lust in its eyes,
A distinctive feature
Dried blood scattered through its fur
The beast stood strong and tall
It would look out of place if it were to fall
Its control magical,
Its speed mesmerising,
And its reflexes like lightning.