Verses for Maine and Richard

Don't Worry About Me

Don't worry about me.

I watch you from afar everyday.

I miss you.

But it's so happy here.

It's really nothing we have imagined.

This ain't called heaven for a reason.

And I am waiting for the day

We will reunite in this place.

Don't worry about me.

You seem to be overworked most of the time.

And I appreciate so much

That you did this for me

But honey, I hope you get to rest

And remember what I have always been telling you

Since you were little

That you only have one body.

And I am thankful

Someone else is reminding you of that.

Doesn't she remind you of me?

Don't worry about me.

I wish I had met with

The woman you call "Nanay".

I would have shared stories endlessly

with her over coffee

We would have gone shopping together

We would have been best friends.

But God had other plans.

He wanted her to take care of you

Like she does her own sons

Because that is how she sees you.

And because she's there,

I don't have to worry about you.

Don't worry about me.

What a fine man you have grown to be.

Responsible like Dad,

Sensible like me.

Thank God you are just how I wanted you to be

And while you have been busy

Living my legacy,

More than that,

I want you to be happy.

Too bad I will not get to see

Your mini-mes,

But you are ready and ripe

To build a small empire of your own.

I can't wait for the day

You will face the altar

With that beautiful lady,

My future manugang

Who put the sparkle in your eyes,

Who changed your world one Thursday in July,

Whom you will be with for life.

I won't be there

But you know that I will be smiling down on you

Like always.

You know that I'm proud of you always.

Go on, my son, my love,

Dry your eyes

Love freely

Live your life fully.

We will see each other again one day.

Don't worry about me.