Kindness of Strangers

There, there, my dear.
Don't be afraid.
It's now time to leave
The bed that you've made.

Outside, the world
So bright and scary.
In here you're safe,
But always wary.

I'm well inclined
To let you alone.
To leave you in peace.
Decide on your own.

Again and again.
It seems like no use.
A knock at the door,
A pitiful ruse.

Everyone else has
Just gone away.
Not waiting for you.
To come out and play.

Won't you then please
Give up the fight?
Please try to trust me.
I'll do what is right.

Here, take my hand.
I'll walk with you now.
It's really quite simple.
I'll just show you how.

Onward and upward
Through gentle good night.
And soon we'll go dancing
In dazzling light.

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