Children's Nightmare Rhyme

I walk in stealth and shadow;

My passing goes unknown,

Silent as a falling feather;

My skill is world renowned.

I’m deadly as the viper,

Cunning beyond my years;

My work is quickly done;

In my wake flows tears.

None know my name,

But their whispers I can hear;

I am death’s champion;

I cause nothing but fear.

My blade is always sharp;

I can strip flesh from bone.

I come late at night-

Beware when you’re alone.