Answer:
A horrid monster hides from the day, with many legs and many eyes. With silver chains it catches prey. And eats it all before it dies. Yet in every cottage does it stay. And every castle beneath the sky.
What has a coat? Hugs you not in sympathy? Whose smile you'd rather not see? Whose stance is a terrible thing to see? Who is it that brave men run away from? Whose fingers are clawed? Whose sleep lasts for months? And who's company we shunt?
I am a predator with a strong jaw. I live in water and have lots of sharp teeth. What am I?
I'm a wild cat with spots that can run very fast. What am I?
These animals hang out in the mist.
What is it that makes tears without sorrow. And takes its journey to heaven?