Fleeting Moments
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Days pass by so quickly, minutes seem to fly,

Things we take for granted, a new born baby's cry.

Patiently we all await, the moment you appear,

Dreams of what may someday be, things that we may fear.
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We each have made predictions, of the gender you will be,

Knowing that the future, holds things for you to see.

A healthy life, is what we wish, for you, little Meryl,

We all were pleased as can be, that you are a tiny girl.
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A vision in the finest sense, a wonder to behold,

We had such hopes, for you sweet babe, we now are growing old.

Oh where the fairness in this world, is there none I fear?

When an infant can be taken, from those who hold her dear.
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You are gone, but not forgotten, we will always hold a place,

In our hearts and memories, of that sweet angelic face.

"Fleeting moments, touched us deeply", this phrase just for you,

For us it holds the moments, of one we barely knew.
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Dedicated to:

Meryl Ann Goodale Hyde
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BORN - August 3, 1988 at 6:54 AM

DIED - August 4, 1988 at 8:35 AM
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T.J. Gowdyk 88-08-09 (49)

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