He touched her forehead
made a face to show
tight lips pursed to promise he meant
what he said when he said
that he'd do the right thing
 [bad word] her hair
he brought blankets and bread
the two of them so small
like the tiniest stars of the wintery skies [bad word] away
run away if you have [bad word] away
run away you [bad word] 
He touched their heads
never been so afraid
the three of them so small
like the tiniest starts of the cold summer sky