Babay.
Aalis na si tatay.
Bantayan niyo ang bahay.
Abangan niyo si nanay,
may pasalubong na alay --
isang halik na may laway!
Matagal siyang nawalay.
Umalis sa'ting bahay.
Nagbago ng buhay.
Naghanap ng karamay.
Sana'y di siya masanay
sa bago niyang buhay,
at umuwi na sa atin
bago pa'ko ilamay!
English Translation:
Bilin - Counsel
Goodbye
Father is leaving.
Take care of our shelter.
Wait for your mother,
with souvenirs for thy dearest --
warm hugs and kisses.
She's long separated.
She left us dejected.
She looked for another,
one who gives laughter.
Hope she won't get use to
her new life without you.
Pray she'd come home now
before my soul flew.
Bilin sa ating mga supling na sina Vlad at Vera. :)
(Counsel to our cats -- Vlad and Vera)
