Mother may I have a kiss goodnight?
Can I have a story?
Would you tuck me in?
Other children get tucked in,
And kissed on the forhead.
Don't turn out the light -
I'm afraid of the dark.
Mother may I have a kind word?
Would you tell me I am talented?
That you love me?
Other mom's put their children's pictures
On the refrigerator.
Can I have the radio on?
I need to hear a voice.
Mother may I tell you my nightmares?
They scared me so.
Please open the door,
I'm afraid of the dark.
Mother may I have a new pair of tennis shoes?
I have holes in both of these.
You have so many pairs of shoes.
One pair isn't enough for a whole year.
Mother may I have some cereal?
Can I have an apple?
Other children get to eat.
I'm not fat,
I'm a child.
Mother may I have a hug?
A kiss on the cheek?
I love you.
Don't tell your friends I'm dumb,
I'm really smart.
I got an A,
Just like Jason.
Will you hug me too?
Mother may I...
Mother?
Where did you go to?
It's dark.
I'm afraid of the dark.