Take the children to the seaside To a fair for a joyride Be with them as long as you can Because soon they'll be man! Cuddle them hold them tight Drown in their eyes' joyous light The short days though bright In no time will be out of sight! Spend with them in long travel Delight in their childish marvel See them giggle in boundless glee Such times though divine quickly flee! Tell them stories sleep with them Play with them the silliest game Without restraint let them be wild Before cruel time banishes the child!