What did I clearly say?Children must listenWhat were you not to do?Children must seeAnd learnWhy could you not obey?Children should listenWhat have I been to you?What would you have me be?Handsome like a prince?Oh, but I am oldI am uglyI embarrass youYou are ashamed of meYou are ashamedYou don’t understandDon’t you know what’s out there in the world?Someone has to shield you from the worldStay with mePrinces wait there in the world, it’s truePrinces, yes, but wolves and humans, tooStay at homeI am homeWho out there could love you more than I?What out there that I cannot supply?Stay with meStay with me, the world is dark and wildStay a child while you can be a childWith me