Marissa

You had a funny way of making heavy days feel light

So patient and so loving, always making things all right

You woke up every morning with a passion for this life

Marissa, you were beautiful, a spark so pure and bright

You had a gentle kindness that you shared with everyone

A brilliant, tender spirit walking out into the sun.

If I could have just one moment, I'd say it one last time

"I love you" to the daughter who was always born to shine

I want the world to know exactly what you mean to me

You are my pride and joy, as far as I can see.

I still picture you outside, laughing in the breeze

Running with sweet Bella right beneath the open trees

You loved to feel the fresh air and the warmth of the sunlight

Pedaling your bike so fast, completely out of sight

You found the greatest magic in the simple things we do

And every perfect afternoon will point me back to you.

If I could have just one moment, I'd say it one last time

"I love you" to the daughter who was always born to shine

I want the world to know exactly what you mean to me

You are my pride and joy, as far as I can see.

The wheels keep turning forward, the sun is shining down

I carry all your laughter when I'm walking through this town

You showed me how to love this life, you showed me how to smile

I'm holding on to every memory, every single mile.

If I could have just one moment, I'd say it one last time

"I love you" to the daughter who was always born to shine

I want the world to know exactly what you mean to me

You are my pride and joy, as far as I can see

Marissa, you're my pride and joy, for all eternity.