Kept In

They tell me off --
but not one of them knows
what I could do
if I really chose.

I'm from further off than Mars,
the lad from way beyond the stars.
With a Ho and a Hoo
I could turn you all blue.

I wear the same shape.
You think I'm like you.
I keep very quiet
and watch what you do.

But I'm the one from far away,
don't think that I intend to stay.
With a flash and a crash
I could turn you to ash.

Don't keep my too long
I feel in my bones
something odd's going to happen
Mr Schoolmaster Jones.

--Barbara Giles