In honor of my Dad

“All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.”

“Maker of Heaven and Earth”

~ by Cecil Frances Alexander

Today my dad would have been 92. In May this year he went to heaven. Although he worked in manufacturing … he loved the “land” & considered himself a “farmer” … During the years on “the farm” my parents rescued many dogs & countless cats … they took great pleasure in the nature around them … feeding & watching the deer & birds. Dad was especially blessed by his loyal canine friends. Over the years they captured his heart in ways that people never could.

… These are two of the poems I wrote for him …

“Pals”

The old man saw the newborn pup

With gentle words he coaxed him up

The pup wiggled & whimpered some

Greeting with his little pink tongue

While mama nudged & washed his face

He nuzzled for a warm, soft place

The old man smiled because he knew

Adventures in his mind he drew

This pup & he in friendship grew

He let him run and share his days

Black fur would catch the sun-light rays

And so it was for many years

He called this dog & scratched his ears

They’d wander fields & sit by streams

And in their way … they shared their dreams

Cold winter nights … warm fires inside

The man would meet his Pals’ bright eyes

They’d eat and share the same good foods

This dog who knew his masters moods

He’d lie in sleep beside the bed

Lest strangers ever dare to tread

No words are needed to express

This bond of loyal tenderness

A wagging tail … and playful eyes

In sweet sleep … his gentle sighs

The days flew by … as years will go

The old man’s gait was getting slow

His faithful Pal in faith abide

Could not be parted from his side

One day his Pal could see no more

Quietly resting on the floor

Gentle hands could do no more

Death was waiting at the door

Both lives were held by fragile thread

Both hearts were speaking words unsaid

Eternity before each spread

I trust that in Eternity

This faithful friend … his eyes will see

By Fay Marmalich-Vietmeier

“Faithful friends”

Dad’s dear “Molly” God did send

Mirror of another friend

Driving in his truck one day

Their eyes met … and she did stay

Born of Molly … sweetest boy

“Tumble-Tumble” brought such joy

“Sir Walter Ripley” was his friend

House & home he did defend

Faithful dogs become best friends

Loving, faithful … to the end

Into lives the Lord does weave

Comfort bearers … peace receive

Canines have unspoken creeds

Soothing spirits … filling needs

Enter hearts for just a season

Stay by your side without reason

Dogs don’t judge when harsh words rant

They sooth hearts when people can’t

Sounding boards for broken dreams

That echo over windless streams

By Fay Marmalich-Vietmeier

This added note:

A dream in your heart that lingers … is not to be ignored: After my parents had 6 children … my Dad’s desire to be a history teacher was not deterred … he attended Geneva College in pursuit of that dream. Besides history my dad was very knowledgeable of nutrition & naturopathic healing. Thought leaders that influenced his thinking: Dr Mox Gerson & Albert Einstein … I hope his path crosses with these great men in heaven ;~)

If my words make you think … Great ;~)

As “iron-sharpens-iron” … I enjoy brushing antenna’s with other BEES … feedback is as “honey”

A glimpse of the “Bee” called “me” ;~)

My curious nature makes me a “queen of questions” … but gifted with the ability to listen ;~) I'm a woman of deep faith, a blessed mother, a voracious reader, a blossoming writer, a grateful person, and a lover of beauty … I treasure family, true friendships and my loyal clients ... enjoy traveling, learning, good movies, good wine and golf. I’m a heart-to-heart communicator.

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