by David Morrow

"Hi boys! How do you like my mask?
I'm in disguise to do my task!
We're gonna play! Won't it be fun?
The game will be called Murder One!
 

Don't be afraid! I'm really nice!
I won't leave scars! I'll be precise!
So let's pretend you're gonna die,
Who wants to be the first to try?"
 

"Kill Eddie first! I wanna see!
And then I'll let you murder me!
But promise it's not gonna hurt
And no real blood is gonna squrt!"
 

"No Richie! Let him kill you first!
I'm scared! My bladders gonna burst!
I gotta go! Where is the loo?
When I get back, he kills me too!"
 

"Now boys, I think it's really best
Before I kill you, get some rest!
Remember this is just pretend
And that I really am your friend!
 

So go to sleep and close your eyes,
And then I'll smother both you guys!
Do not wake up! Pretend you're dead,
And then I'll kill you both in bed!"
 

"Oh this is fun! We like this game,
And we don't even know your name!
Goodnight dear friend! You are the most!
When we are dead, can we play ghost?"
 

(At last the bonnie princes sleep
And I have got a job to keep.
I'll put a pillow on each face
And disappear without a trace)
 

"Hey Eddie! I can't breathe! Can you?
I think I'm dead! Are you dead too?
You'd better be, or it's no fair!
You said you'd take me everywhere!"
 

"Yes we are dead! He told a lie!
He said we wouldn't really die!
It isn't fair! I won't be king!
He went and ruined everything!!"
 

Tsk Tsk
 

The judge wrote: I enjoyed this piece of light entertainment and it was certainly different! It raised a smile, it scanned beautifully and depending who you thought the murderer was, it might have concerned Tudors!