Little Child Little girl Little boy Little child Little girl, Little boy, Little child
tuck in tight
and don't worry
that man's not going to come to say goodnight
he's not coming
because we sent him away
for what he did
day after day.
hold your teddy tightly
and sleep easy
because we've taken him far from you
he won't be back
to do that to you again
sleep safely now
it's finally ended.
sorry for not coming sooner
for being deaf, dumb and blind
for not seeing, hearing, fearing the signs
sorry for the years you lost
your innocence
and so much more.
no apology can ever be enough
will try our best
to try harder next time
but at least you can sleep safe
whilst the next child lies frightened tonight.
Christopher Wellbelove
22 August 2007
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