An Aging Parent’s Plea To His Child English translation by Edecat Manila As I grow old, I seek your Patience and Understanding. Despite Hard-of-Hearing – notwithstanding, “Love me”. You’re told. If I spill Soup or break Plate, My Eyesight could be dimming. Look upon me with no hate. Lest, I get a bad feeling. If I am slow to stand, My Knees could be weakening. Quickly give me your Hand, For I did teach you – Walking. If I’m slow to understand, My Hearing could be failing. Write down or Motion-by-Hand, So I could get the meaning. If I sound like a “Broken Record”, My Memory could be lapsing. Please do not laugh at me – nor be bored. Bear with me – just by listening. If I feel so alone, My Spirit yearns for your presence. Although busy at work, Find time to be with me at home. If I become hard-to-please, My Consciousness favors the familiar. Be careful and not amiss, I’m exacting on particulars. If I emit an unpleasant smell, I could have the Odor-of-Old. A daily Bath could make me unwell. My weak Body could get a Cold. If I urinate and move my bowel in bed, Persevere still in loving me. My Life is ending and farewells would soon be said. Memories last eternally. And if my Moment-of-Death is near, Hold my hand and embrace me dearly. Your love for me brings “God’s Blessings” here. You and I are truly family!
Posted on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 09:59:08 +0000