Marlinda Ortiz
Sweet Marlinda, sixteen bright years,
A daughter cherished, loved with cheers.
Black hair shining, eyes that gleam,
You walk in life with hopes and dreams.
[chorus]
English or Spanish—both you speak true,
Two voices strong, one heart that grew.
A daughter, a scholar, a joy every way,
Happy sweet sixteen, Marlinda, today!
[verse 2]
In winter’s snow you glide with grace,
On skis you race the mountain’s face.
When autumn winds stir fields of gold,
You chase the soccer ball, swift and bold.
[chorus]
English or Spanish—both you speak true,
Two voices strong, one heart that grew.
A daughter, a scholar, a joy every way,
Happy sweet sixteen, Marlinda, today!
[verse 3]
In summer sun, the waters call,
You dive, you swim, you give your all.
And in the garden, side by side,
With Mom you plant with gentle pride.
[chorus]
English or Spanish—both you speak true,
Two voices strong, one heart that grew.
A daughter, a scholar, a joy every way,
Happy sweet sixteen, Marlinda, today!
[verse 4]
At home your chores are never missed,
Each day you wash the family’s dish.
A student shining, grades all high,
Your future college dreams reach the sky.
[chorus]
English or Spanish—both you speak true,
Two voices strong, one heart that grew.
A daughter, a scholar, a joy every way,
Happy sweet sixteen, Marlinda, today!