Into the Woods

Oh hello there, oh human child,

Where headed you today?

Perhaps if you have the time,

You'd like to come and play.

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Don't worry, we shall guide you,

We fairies know these woods.

So why not follow, take a wander,

Does not it feel good?

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Hear the breeze and see the trees,

Across the paths you play.

See the sunlight start to fade,

Say goodbye to day.

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Hear the laughter in our voices,

Ignore your parents' calls.

Wander down these endless paths,

Start to stumble, fall.

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Feel the fear grow in your heart,

Wonder where we've flown.

Feel your body start to fade,

See your skin turn to bone.

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Start to rasp and search for water,

Go headed for a stream.

Hoping that this is a nightmare,

That you'll break free from this dream.

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And now at last you find some water,

For hydration you rasp.

But you see your reflection,

And let out a fearful gasp.

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Look at your face, oh human child,

Red eyes, layers of bone.

Welcome, child, to these woods,

Now wander them alone.

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And as for us, our fun is done,

But we still want to play.

There's more like you, oh human child,

Such playthings are our prey.