1. A child wept, and his mother saw
Me approaching with my walking stick

2. I walk with a stick in my hand
With which I strike here and there

3. So she was alarmed for her child and he
Fled to her in fear showing obedience

4. In my youth whenever I wore
Boots and an outer garment

5. I was glad when anyone saw me approaching
With a swinging gait and mocking glance

6. So praise and thanks be to God
Now after old age I have become frightening