Stay With Me

What did I clearly say?

Children must listen

(No, no, please!)

What were you not to do?

Children must see (no!)

And learn

Why could you not obey?

Children should listen

What have I been to you?

What would you have me be?

Handsome like a prince?

Ah

But I am old, I am ugly, I embarrass you (no!)

Yes, you are ashamed of me (no)

You are ashamed

You don't understand

It was lonely atop that tower

I was not company enough?

I am no longer a child

I wish to see the world

Don't you know what's out there in the world?

Someone has to shield you from the world

Stay with me

Princes wait there in the world, it's true

Princes?

Yes, but wolves and humans, too

Stay at home

I am home

Who out there could love you more than I?

What out there that I could not supply?

Stay with me

Stay with me, the world is dark and wild

Stay a child while you can be a child

With me