Despedida

I come to say goodbye to the boys
Because soon I'm leaving for war
And although I'll fight in other lands
I'll 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 remember her in my absence?

Who will do her a favor if she needs it?
Who will help her if she gets sick?
Who will speak of 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?