Listen to me, oh child of mine.
Hear the words I say.
For the sound advice I give you now
May save your life someday.

What I say to you this day
You may not understand
But in the days that are soon to come
My words may lend a hand.

I say to you, my little one,
That you must strive to live.
Though the demons rage inside your soul
In to death you must not give.

I say that you must live your life.
For life is all you've got.
And if you leave all my hard work
Will have been for naught.

The dark night seems unyielding.
I know, but it will pass.
And then into the sunlight
You will step at last.

That pain in your heart
That it seems you cannot bear.
Will soon be eased, I promise you
And all will be well and fair.

And above all, please know this my love,
Oh little child of mine.
My love for you will last forever.
Even through dark times.

So reach for me when you're in need,
Or want a hand to hold.
I'm always here to take you close
And protect you from the cold.

Now go out into the world, my child.
And remember what I've said.
And come back to me when you need help,
Or just a place to rest your head.