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By Mariah Harringotn BRONZE
Dalzell, Illinois
Day before my tenth birthday, Daddy said he had to go. Momma said she understood, Just wanted him to know. Baby you go and I’ll wait for you, I’ll be here when you come back....
Dalzell, Illinois
Day before my tenth birthday, Daddy said he had to go. Momma said she understood, Just wanted him to know. Baby you go and I’ll wait for you, I’ll be here when you come back....