I cried a lot after reading this story ..

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!