The Ballad of Elano Deleon
A Mother's Prayer: The Resilience of Elanito DeLeon
Lyrics
Elanito De Leon rides his bike four miles from home
Elanito De Leon commutes four miles on his bike from home to work in the fields.
To work hard in the fields of his endeavor
He labors hard in his chosen pursuits or endeavors.
Elanito's momma sighed, Dios mio will provide
Elanito's mother expresses concern and relies on divine providence for their humble home's survival.
And let our humble home survive forever
The hope is for the sustenance of their modest dwelling for an extended period.
The night is late, where can he be
It's late at night, and Elanito hasn't returned home yet.
It's after dark she can barely see
Due to the darkness, Elanito's mother struggles to see, heightening her worry.
the gatepost where he parks his bike
The reference to the gatepost indicates the usual parking spot for Elanito's bike.
The hours they start seeming like forever
The passing hours feel like an eternity as the concern for Elanito grows.
Now the weeks have come and gone
Several weeks have passed without Elano DeLeon's return.
No Elano DeLeon
The absence of Elano DeLeon is a source of distress, and hope is essential for his survival.
We can't lose hope we pray for his survival
Prayers continue, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hope for his well-being.
Still his momma's mind is full
Elanito's mother grapples with disturbing thoughts and scenarios.
of thinking the unthinkable
The unimaginable possibilities weigh heavily on her mind.
He is such a good boy
Despite the distressing circumstances, Elano DeLeon is remembered as a good son.
Dios mio
An invocation of divine intervention, expressing reliance on God.
Elanito DeLeon
Reiteration of Elanito DeLeon's name, emphasizing his individuality.
We feel so helpless and alone
A sense of helplessness and isolation is felt by those left behind.
What can we do it hurts so bad
The pain is profound, and there is a longing for a solution to the suffering.
We are all so very sad without you
Collective sadness prevails in the absence of Elanito.
Elanito's momma sighed, Dios mio will provide
A repetition of Elanito's mother's reliance on divine providence for the survival of their home.
And let our humble home survive forever
Reiteration of the hope for the enduring survival of their humble home.
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