The Story Of Marigold

Hi my name is Marigold

I am only four years old

My daddy, he likes to drink

He gets real mean in a wink

He hits me till I'm weak

My tears then start to leak

When I cry I get hit some more

At this point I'm so sore

I long to be gone and free

Or with someone who loves me

I started school the other day

I was asked if I was okay

I lied and said I was fine

Didn't want to upset that daddy of mine

Then one day a man showed up dressed in all black

He said he was taking me and to never look back

Kid you look too slim

He said while looking grim

I looked down and said

I don't always get fed

The man looked down

He had a big frown

I can take you to a better place

Where you'll no longer have a frown on your face

You'll have no more sorrow and no more pain

You will have so much to gain

He said with a grin

It turns out you're not full of sin

Where would I go I asked teary

He replied to heaven dearie

No I'm not ready there's so much I want to do!

I said knowing I looked blue

He looked at me with sad eyes

He stares for a moment and sighs

You'll be so sad and filled with sorrow

You'll yearn for a better tomorrow

I want nothing more than to spare you of the fright

And keep you within God's sight

But if you want to stay

Be a light for those lost I say

Yes, your road is tough

But I promise it won't always be rough

Go live a long and happy life

Whatever happens take it in strife

When you're good and old

I'll come back my dear Marigold

We will sit and talk about what all you've done

You'll tell me your story and make sure to talk about all the fun

Now Marigold don't forget me

Cause i won't forget you, you'll see

He bent down to plant a kiss on my head

Live a good life for me he said

With that he was gone

I was sad but knew I had much to get done

Hello my name is Marigold

I am now 89 years old

Things were tough, the man in black was right

But those words he said I kept in sight

My daddy died of alcohol poisoning when I turned ten

That day on my desk I found a note written in pen

It read a birthday gift for you my dear

I hope you no longer live in fear

I didn't cry I wasn't sad

I was happy instead of mad

I went to live with my uncle

He likes to make me chuckle

I got past the pain and sorrow

Thanks to the man in black I got a better tomorrow

In the dark I sometimes saw his face

He was checking up on me in that place

I did as he asked and helped those in pain

I helped them stay sane

I was their light in the dark

I helped them find their spark

I told them what the man in black told me

Be a light for those lost, helping them helps you, you'll see

Take the bad things in strife

Don't ever take your life

I told them though this are tough

They won't always be so rough

Things will get always get brighter

Those burdens will get lighter

I'll see him soon, I'm close to the end

I can't wait to see my old old friend

The man in black is now here

He doesn't look like he's aged a year

He sits down next to me and I ask, my dearest friend

Is it now my end?

Yes my dear marigold he replied

I looked at him and sighed

But we do have time for a story my dear

He said wiping my tear

I looked at him and said,

My name is Marigold

And I have quite the story to be told