“Marianna Issalee King” By Mariah Newton It feels like I never got the chance to say, “Hey” I’ll never understand why our Creator took you away You were a blessing taken away too soon Now every night I look up at the moon It hurts because I don’t get to hold you tight And I don’t even get to kiss you goodnight I’ll never understand… But I long for the day I’ll be able to hold your hand I try not to cry, but I cannot resist Even though you were only here five days you, my daughter, DID exist Every day I wish you never left me,
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