Despedida

I come to say goodbye to the boys
Because soon I'm leaving for war
And even though I'll fight in other lands
I will defend my right, my homeland, and my faith

I already said goodbye to my beloved
And asked her by God not to cry
To always remember my loves
That I will never forget her

It breaks my heart and condemns me
To leave my mom all alone
My poor little mother who is so old
Who will comfort her in my absence

Who will do her a favor if she needs
Who will help her if she gets sick
Who will talk about me if she asks
About this son who may never return

Who will pray for her if she dies
Who will place a flower on her grave
Who will sympathize with my bitterness
If I come back and don't find my mom