KEEP HER CLOSE
You are now old and feeble Lakhan, your head is
getting bald, and hair is gray
You know you have reached your use by date and
are not fit for pulling a dray
Time has flown and so has your youth your limbs
are now very supple
Your eyes are getting weaker and you have begun
to see things in double
Life was better on the farm when you were
jumping up and down the gully
Life became a bore when you stopped the physical
work fully
All the shortcomings were well managed when you
had your lovely wife around
She has now departed for good your peace and
potency cannot be found
Your wife was your life so strong in mind, body
and all her disposition
Wake up old man revive your old habits and try to
change your position
Peace and order in old age come with love, care
and discipline that she held
Give her the honour and do not let any tears fall
keep them all withheld
Let the pretty lotus enjoy her slumber no matter
what season comes and goes
You mind your own business and do what is
needed to keep her close.