termination

The Termination Hallo Ann, let me tell you about your mother, she was younger than I and a dancer  She got a job dancing at a club in Madrid alas, she was pregnant, that would not do a doctor, was paid well and your life ended  before you had dreams I never saw your mother again, her name was Maria, and she was beautiful I never forgot you, thought of you as a girl hence called you Ann. I nursed you through childhood illnesses changed your nappies and loved you. Remember the first day at school, you wouldn't let go of my hands until I promised to sit outside and wait for you when you were 12. it dawned on you that your dad was a sad man who often drank too much you sternly told him to stop this silly behavior  and he did I wanted you to go to university, become a doctor dressed in white with a stethoscope around around your neck or a lawyer defending the poor My only education was the school of life Had you wanted to become a hairdresser or  a nanny, I would not love you less Dear Ann, my love for you is endless If I live to be very old, don't let me forget you When I hoist anchor and start my voyage  on the sea of forever, hold my hands, and let I gently go