Because Halloween is Right Around the Corner

Father and Mother

by X.J. Kennedy

My father's name is Frankenstein,
He comes from the Barbados.

He fashioned me from package twine
And instant mashed potatoes.

My mother's name is Draculeen,
She lets a big bat bite her,

And folks who sleep here overnight
Wake up a few quarts lighter.

Father, Mother, and their beady offspring need a home.  Bracelet up for auction on eBay.