Fay Vietmeier

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Thoughts on being a "Songbird"

Thoughts on being a "Songbird"

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This was overheard at dawn in an orchard:

Said the Robin to the Sparrow

“I should really like to know

Why these anxious human beings

Rush about and worry so.”

Said the Sparrow to the Robin:

“Friend I think that it must be

They have no Heavenly Father

Such as cares for you and me” ~ Elizabeth Cheney


"Be a songbird"

On some mornings … I enjoy the refuge of my patio. In this time, I try to “be still” … usually I read … often I open God’s Word. Quiet enhances the ability to reflect … ponder and pray. In these times I have learned to be attentive to birds sweetly singing … their songs remind me to be thankful.

Gratitude can be heard in the cacophony of praise that is instilled in creation: The wind “whistles” … trees “whisper” … brooks “babble” … oceans “roar” … crickets “chirp” …frogs “croak” … and birds “sing”

Like a wondrous, winged orchestra bird’s rise at dawn to sing to God. Their cheerful songs of praise and gentle gratitude’s can be heard throughout each day . These flocking, feathered musicians are models of thankfulness … if we but listen.

Paganini, the great Italian violinist, once stepped onstage only to discover that there was something wrong with his violin. As the audience was ending their applause, he looked at the instrument and realized this was not his best, most valuable one … in fact the violin was not his at all. Momentarily he felt paralyzed, but he quickly turned to his audience telling them that there had been some mistake and that he did not have his own violin. He stepped behind the curtain, thinking he must have left it back stage, but discovered that his had been stolen and the inferior one left in its place. Collecting himself, Paganini stepped onstage again and spoke to the audience. He said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I will now demonstrate that the music is not in the instrument but in the soul.”

“Let our soul sing its most genuine song” ~ Liesbeth Leysen

Songs of praise do not come from your circumstances … rather from your heart and soul ~ fem-v

Tenderly, the Lord is making you into an instrument of His praise.


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“Songbird”

Harken songbird … sweetly sing

Worship lifted to the King

Sing, my heart because I must

Lift a song to Whom I trust

Be a nightingale my heart

Heavy burdens soon depart.

Songbird, sing with praises sweet

Lift your voice and praise repeat

In Your Throne Room Lord, we meet.

Holy God we kneel before

Our Redeemer souls restore

Lovely praises “songbirds” sing

Wings are lowered … stillness bring

Hear the whisper of His voice

All together hearts rejoice

Quiet spirits … lay down needs

Bind up hearts and captives freed

Soften hearts through songs of praise

Thank You Lord our hands are raised

Burden-Bearer hear our song

To you Jesus, we belong

In Your hands our days and times

In Your Presence love sublime.

Loving Savior of our souls …

Put our tears upon your scroll.

Soothing Spirit… soothing balm

Soothing Presence ... soothing calm

Our names written on Your palms.

~ by Fay Vietmeier ~


During a time of uncertainty and struggle … in such a time as this … words of gratitude, thanksgiving and praise are a much-needed balm for the soul & spirit: The ability to response in this way, produces peace & carries calm … eases worry & anxiety.

In our own way, each can be a “songbird” … and lift the spirits of those around us.

"Be well with ALL your being" my bee-friends ;~) you are in my prayers.


“Songbird” is an excerpt from a poem written with much love for my “songbird” friend Ivie Torres for her 50th Birthday

… Thank you, “songbird”, for your songs …

…thank you for your faithful part…

…thank you for your praying heart…


Giving honor where honor is due:

Artist Image: https://www.duyhuynh.com/


April 7th 2020

A “well-spring” spirit, I write: “In His Light”

All rights reserved:  Fay Marmalich-Vietmeier 

If my words make you think … Great ;~)

As “iron-sharpens-iron” … I enjoy bantering with other BEES … your feedback is as “honey”

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

My caring nature makes me an advocate. My curious nature makes me a “queen of questions” … but gifted with the ability to listen ;~) I am 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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Comments

Fay Vietmeier

2 years ago #38

Fay Vietmeier

2 years ago #37

Farooq Omar

2 years ago #36

Thank you Fay for sharing so beautiful, soft, gentle, yet so mesmerizing poems. Regards

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #35

Blessings back ;~)

Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.

3 years ago #34

#37
thank you

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #33

#36
Your warmly welcome Love your recent post ;~)

Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.

3 years ago #32

#35
thank you Fay Vietmeier

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #31

#34
Blessings back Liesbeth

Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.

3 years ago #30

#33
I simply love that, let that be my quote thank you Fay Vietmeier

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #29

After I read your comment again Liesbeth I added your beautiful wisdom herein ;~) “Let our soul sing its most genuine song” ~ Liesbeth Leysen

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #28

Mohammed Abdul Jawad Mohammed ~ Yes: “Words are power … words have power” I love words … and I love the WORD ... Who is the "Author of Life"… This love has become as “passion” It is meaningful to the heart of this bee that you choose “inspiring” in response … thank you Mohammed And the thought of “churning conscience in others” … may it be ;~) Not sure if I shared this previously ... forgive me if I did ;~) What do your words say about you? https://www.bebee.com/producer/@fay-vietmeier-pennsylvania/what-do-your-words-say-about-you Wishing Peace on this “Good Friday” Be well with ALL your being ;~)

Mohammed Abdul Jawad

3 years ago #27

Inspiring post. As someone quoted 'Words are power, words have power', I feel you have come up with your true passion to post something plausible. Great! Keeping churning conscience in others' inward chambers.

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #26

#29
Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador Yes Franci ... "let their voices be heard" We need more "songbirds" Too many crows are dominating the airways Be well my bee-friend ... I always look forward to hearing your thoughts ;~)

Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.

3 years ago #25

#24
thank you Fay Vietmeier

Ali Anani

3 years ago #24

#26
AT least I know it is for a good reason dear Fay

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #23

#22
Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee You do make me SMILE There are worse places you could be than "caught in my net" '~)

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #22

#19
Debasish Majumder Your sweet sharing is meaningful and an encouragement to the bee called "me" Thanks Debasish for your sweet sharing Be well with ALL your being ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #21

#17
Thanks Liesbeth ... your response reflects your sweet spirit ;~) “let our soul sing its most genuine song” … this could be part of a personal mission statement ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #20

#16
Zacharias \ud83d\udc1d Voulgaris Zacharias ~ Music has been gifted to humans … in many ways sacred for some music uniquely touches something deep within … in a way nothing else can This was shared with me by my son many years ago … along with Eminem … talk about eclectic range ;~) 300 Violin Orchestra by Jorge Quintero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCebJodm0lY (also shared on Claire L Cardwell ... excellent post ... along with some other music resources) Thanks for reading … and take good care of you ;~)

Ali Anani

3 years ago #19

Fay Vietmeier Dear Fay- I am caught in your net.

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #18

#15
Roberto De la Cruz Utria Thank you Roberto ... your words encourage the heart of this bee ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #17

#9
Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee One of your finest qualities my dear Professor … is that you are a “coachable cat” … but you are also a “Wise Herdsman” https://www.bebee.com/producer/@fay-vietmeier-pennsylvania/herding-cats-wise-herdsmen-coaching-collaborating-and-compromising-for-consensus-202453 You are an inspiration to this bee … and many other bees Ali ;~) … your are a “fountain of thought” … poetic words by you, be caught ;~)

Debasish Majumder

3 years ago #16

nice buzz Fay Vietmeier! enjoyed read and shared. thank you for the buzz.

Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.

3 years ago #15

be you sing your soul song

Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.

3 years ago #14

I love this post Fay Vietmeier it reminds me that we are accountable for letting our soul sing its most genuine song. Thank you for the reminder.

Zacharias 🐝 Voulgaris

3 years ago #13

We often tend to forget that for being like us humans, music is not a need or a right but a privelege. Hopefully one day we'll come to the appreciation of it that Paganini and other virtuosos shared. Cheers!

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #12

Mohammed Abdul Jawad

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #9

Roberto De la Cruz Utria Preston \ud83d\udc1d Vander Ven Lisa Vanderburg Ken Boddie

Ali Anani

3 years ago #7

#7
Fay Vietmeier I shall do this and in due time will publish. I like the idea of writing one line per day. This is because my dear I can't turn down an idea from you without testing it.

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #6

Oswaldo Enrique Diaz Delgado Oswaldo … A rich thought: “remembering the knowledge that our dreams give … give form to what (and who) we are sons and daughters of God We must seek to find that “knowledge” and the Source of knowledge to dream such dreams ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #5

#4
Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee Your 1st POEM Ali Dear "spiritual well-spring" You are the proof of what I mean As your “mentor” … I’m encouraging & perhaps challenging you Professor …pick a thought or line that resonates with you … and add one line each day It can rhyme … or not ... give yourself a week or two Lets see what comes into your mind & spirit Perhaps … it will align with a post you’ve written or will in the future That’s how some of my poetry flows out … such as: “Divine Art” https://www.bebee.com/producer/@fay-vietmeier-pennsylvania/the-heart-of-the-matter-is-the-matter-of-the-heart Highlighting your posts: Hardening Hearts” & “Germination of Ideas” Which produced in me a spiritually profound connection Consider writing poetry like playing in a sandbox ;~) Let your child come out & play ;~) You might be amazed at what you say ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #4

#2
Oswaldo Enrique Diaz Delgado Oswaldo ~ you are a deep well my friend ;~) Thank you for your poetic response Worthy of extending into a writing that could take many paths … I know you’d find the right one ;~) "A beautiful little bird singing and singing … its tender gift sound The whole presence of that place was captive, that melody profound They were sounds of eternal beauty Whoever cares for the tree will be a witness in fortresses; its branches will grow and the species will take care of it, a worthy place for the birds to rest, and then resume their paths … by God be blessed" Be well with ALL your being ;~)

Ali Anani

3 years ago #3

#3
I know I have a lot of work to do before I dare publish a comment. Dear "Spiritual well-spring"- you are the proof of what I mean dear Fay Vietmeier

Fay Vietmeier

3 years ago #2

Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee My dear Professor ~ thank you for your sweet sharing of “Songbird” and your poetic words “daughter of nature” ~ lovely Meaningful to the heart of this bee … are the lovely names given by thee ;~) Songs of praise do not come from your circumstances … rather from your heart and soul". ~ fem-v I merely added to Paganini’s rich response when he discovered the loss of his unique & beautiful violin … LIFE is fraught with difficulties & challenges … walking through the fires of LIFE do make the music flowing out more beautiful … it is as soul touching soul You can hear deep LIFE experience through loss & trial … in the songs of so many artists … it is an added dimension … song from a deep well filled with tears (I may write about this ;~) Youth that has not experienced these things lack this secret dimension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8DGuvab_Lc Perhaps you might turn your analytical , thinking mind toward a poem ;~)

Ali Anani

3 years ago #1

Fay Vietmeier You are the daughter of nature my "spiritual mentor". This post is a walk of beauty, elevation, wonderment and spirituality. The lyrics are outstanding. I wish I could write poetry though I enjoy reading poetry that flows naturally like water flowing from a waterfall. Lucky you. I pondered and was taken by your story in which you quoted the musician "Songs of praise do not come from your circumstances … rather from your heart and soul". What a beauty and this quote alone is worthy of ten posts. I am proudly sharing your post. It speaks to the soul.

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