Innocent naked vision,
Cradled in my shadow's fold;
Sheltered from this burning world,
A fragile spark, a sacred soul

You are mine, sweet thing
Mine for now, in dream and prayer
But soon enough the day will come
When you slough off my care

And what waits for you, out there?
Salted earth and rivers of fire?
Gentle lips with teeth beneath?
Cruelty dressed in kind attire?

I am complicit. Yet I swear:
I never meant to curse you so
Child unborn, it's just not fair.
I cry myself to sleep; I hope you know

God's mistake was birthing Adam,
Blessing him with endless fear;
Clothing him in skin and sorrow:
But never ever, not for you, my dear

No. You are mine forever, always
And not for this world to find;
I won't let its evil hurt you
You are safer in my mind