old man’s daughter

man dying, old enough, bedridden

daughter left to care for him

other sisters and brothers married

she has to care for, she is single

she looked at her father

obligation and love mixed

others come and go, always

remind her she had to stay

she is afraid, moments of end

pray that older siblings

be there when death strike

being single this her curse?

or a chance to pay tribute?

duty overwhelms affection
she just wait for the hour.