Before Development
What was it they said to each other
What did I hear
Nothing at all
Go back to sleep dear
No, I can't
I cannot sleep now
I cannot sleep
No matter how
How hard I try
To close my eyes
I must get up
I must rise
What was it they said to each other
What did I hear
Nothing at all
Go back to sleep dear
They're in her room
I see them clear
His hand around her
He holds her near
I go for my camera
Do not ask why
For I cannot tell you
What possessed me that night
What was it they said to each other
What did I hear
Nothing at all
Go back to sleep dear
Quick pictures I took
No flash at all
I stood silent as Death
Out in the hall
I took the film out
And tucked it away
Safe, for now
Until coming of day
I'd get them developed
And then I would know
Just how far
She let him go
My dear daughter
You are so naive
Can't you see
You've not lived long enough to believe
What was it he said to you
What did I hear
Nothing at all
Go back to sleep dear
I must know
What you are up to
What he is
Having you do
But, then I say
"Why not ask her yourself?
Take the terrible film
Off the shelf"
Yes, that would be right
For, after all
You are my daughter
You are my all
I will destroy that film
Before I see
I'll talk with you
Just you and me
What shall I say to you
What should you hear
Nothing at all?
Go back to sleep dear