If nothing happens

If nothing happens 
they will electrocute us 
right after midnight
therefore here I am 
right with you 
with love and with open heart, 
as I was yesterday
Don’t cry Dante 
for many many tears 
have been wasted				
as yours mothers tears			
have already wasted 				
for seven years					
and never did any good			
So, son, instead of crying  		
be strong, be brave				
so as to be able 				
to comfort your mother			
And when you want 	
to distract her 		
from the discouraging soulness
take her for a long walk 
in the quiet countryside
gathering flowers 
here and there
And resting under 
the shade of trees 
beside the music of the water
the peacefulness of nature, 
she will enjoy it very much
as you will surely too
But son, you must remember: 
don’t use all yourself
but down yourself 
just one step
to help the weak ones at your side.
The weaker ones, 				
that cry for help, 				
they are yours friends,			
the persecuted and the victims,		
they are the comrades that fights
friends of yours and mine, 
Yes, and sometimes fall.
Just as your father, 
your father and Bartolo 
have fallen
have fought and fell
yesterday
for the conquest of the joy
of freedom for all
In the struggle of life you’ll find 
you’ll find more love
And in the struggle
you will be loved also.