Where Have All The Children Gone?

Don't know. Didn't see

which way they went.

Said they'd be back later.

Might be down by the river

up on the hill

sleeping under a tree.

Could be way over yonder

working the fields

or, they've gone off to sea.

Maybe took to a dreamwalk

out of the blue

barefoot wandering free.

Should be on their way home now

back before long.

Look up and there they'll be.

Till then, open the curtain

set out the lamp.

Might be, they'll need to see

their way home

and, would you light

a candle for me?