Sleep Disturbance and Father Hunger in 18- to 28-Month-Old Boys—The Erlkönig Syndrome

Who is riding so late through dark and wind?

It is the father with his child.

He has the boy snug in his arms

He holds him safely; he keeps him warm.

'My son, why are you scared and hiding your face?'

'Father—can't you see the Erlking, the Erlking

with crown and robe?'

'My son, it is a wisp of cloud.'

'You, darling child, come, go with me!