To My Daughter-in-law

Didn't you realize, my dear,
that you were already my daughter?
Did you not see the whole earth's
love shining in my son's eyes?

To love him and keep him safe,
I raised him from nothing.
Please, don't hate me for it.
You are my child now, in this hour!

Now I place him in your hands,
and your mother places you in mine.
I give you the most precious thing I own—
let us not quarrel, but move as one!

I swear to your mother that I already
see my daughter in you.
But please don't take him far away—
if I cannot see him, I know I will die!

Be for him faith, strength, and wings.
Drive him forward, push him to soar.
May your life bloom like a beautiful spring.
Find goodness wherever you turn!

And what can I do but this?
Love you, for all my days.
May I shield you from all harm!
Support you with my blood and sweat!