The twelve hours of the night
are paths between the stars.
Whichever one you take
leads to this centered house
If you speak the password
to those who guard the gates.
You must not look at them
or touch them on the way
Lest you be left alone
and hear the triple bark.
For the rest, safe journey
and sweet dreams until dawn.
How the bedtime refrain still echoes
through the house:
"Good night, sweet dreams, see you tomorrow."
Was it wish
Or something more substantial for child
to sleep on