Struwwelpeter

Inkubus Sukkubus

Close your heavy eyes, my precious one 
Close them oh so tight, my darling one 
The demons on the wall dance for you now 
Their fingers stretch and claw to reach you 
Run from demons, nightmare creatures 
Laughing men of longest limb 
Hide your feelings, ask forgiveness 
Pray that they won't take you in 
In the night's cold air you hear a call 
Has he said his prayers and blessed the poor? 
A thousand voices whisper to you so . 
You hide your head beneath the pillow 
Be a good boy now, don't suck your thumb 
Will it be there still when morning comes? 
I'd like to tell you life is carefree but 
Those who're naughty should be wary and...