Fay Vietmeier

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"Lines of Life"

"Lines of Life"

Some beautiful lines maxes b life Stu tiful

“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

Surely I have a delightful inheritance.” ~ Psalm 16:6


"Lines of Life”

Truly lines shape everything … and LINES are everywhere

You can’t escape them. Look around. They’re bold & true & fair


The unchanging lines of latitude & longitude

Hold their positions with unchanging attitude

Life’s changing lines are best held with gratitude


There are lines of symmetry that mathematicians love

The human heart has such a line … gifted from above


Oceans & seas have GLORIOUS shore lines

“This far & no further” … the Great Design

Water meets rock in a SONG ... with fractal fury art is formed & ever changes

SCULPTING lines that are born jutting … erupting and breaking

When we are gone ... these lines remain & NATURE rearranges


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Sunrises & sunsets … flare dazzling, crimson rhymes

With brilliant LINES to read for a moment before they quickly fade

Making way for the moon & stars … more shapes that God has made

“The wind gives the rain, then builds us a rainbow” ~ Windsong

Brushed lines of soft colors … we see from below


There are lines of descent … in each family tree

A lineage of goodness & greatness … we all hope to see

Parents draw LOVING lines to shape & to guide

From loving protection … it is foolish to hide


Clothes have lines … to solar dry … no longer deemed worthwhile

Designers have distinctive lines … they hope fill every isle

Comedians have some funny lines meant to make us SMILE ;~)

Politicians have DUPLICITOUS lines … their motives often vile

It used to be such rogues were hanged but that is out of style ;~)

Lawyers have convincing & litigious lines … to sway a jury trial

Lovers have ROMANTIC lines … that will a heart beguile ;~)


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Some lines were created merely for FUN

For GAMES very often played in the sun

In GOLF there are swing planes & angles that determine your “line of flight”

In tennis if your ball hits the service line or baseline … then its “good … alright”

In baseball: foul, field & baselines define

In football: there are white lines & sidelines … yard lines & end lines

… offensive & defensive lines rush yard lines … aim at end lines

to get the ball cross the goal line in the right time ;~)

In hockey there are red lines & blue lines & goal lines called “crease”

Ongoing line changes … switching out players on the fly … never cease

All sports have stacked lines of bleachers … for FANS

And sometimes these folks get a bit out of hand ;~)


Lines forming letters … shape words on every page

Lines of communication … filled with wisdom are “sage”

If you’re a poet … some lines will rhyme like climb & prime

If you’re a writer … creative lines are not bound by time

You may have to “bleed” out the lines but that’s not a crime


Schedules & projects are established using lines

But some lines in time … are not ours to Design

The hands of a clock are like moving lines

If human hands move them … it does not change the time


There are lines filled with mystery … the TRUTH not always clear

And so we “read between the lines” … and search & reach & dare


Lines that are crossroads … should be carefully placed

And ever so thoughtfully … not crossed in haste


Lines on our face … we might like to erase ;~)

But laugh lines and love lines are beauty to trace 

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Lines on our hands might reveal what’s ahead

Lines in our minds sometimes fill us with dread


The brave of heart can be found on the front-lines

Facing the enemy head on … their courage shines


Lines formed in battles … How foolish is WAR

Cease all the fighting … and WAR is no more

“Who wishes to fight must first count the cost” ~ Sun Tzu, Art of War

For once you’re at war … all “gain” comes with loss

Some men put their life on the line … for others to be FREE

Their sacrifice merits HONOR … more than a line in history


In life, some lines are CROOKED … making it difficult to see

Following too many tangents … could make you confused or weary


There are lines drawn on roads … to help us go STRAIGHT

There are lines drawn in LIFE ... that cause us to WAIT


Fences & WALLS are lines to keep something out … or hold something in

Walls can be lines in our heart or our head … we erect them WITHIN

Now if you’re an architect … please tell us how INVISIBLE lines begin


Will the lines of your life be the lines of your TEXTS?

CROSSES are lines … life intersects death … what’s next?


Plumb lines are straight … they help us create

Right lines or wrong lines may determine your fate

In matters of Truth … we should “hold the line”

In matters of justice … right lines are defined


God’s lines are “PLUMB-lines” … His foundations sure & true

If you follow His PRECEPTS … your life will be too


In LIFE there’s a line toward Light & belief. This path is filled with hope

But there’s also a line toward dark unbelief. This path is a slippery slope


A dash is just a tiny line … but it’s like our life upon the earth

How we choose to fill that *“dash”* ... determines our life’s worth


All rights reserved:  Fay Marmalich-Vietmeier 


This poem is dedicated to one of “the best of bees” @JoelAnderson whose: “Lines in the Sand” inspired me to write "The Lines of Life"

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@joel-anderson/lines-in-the-sand-part-iii

Image: by Marija Novakovic 

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Drawing-Life-worth-living/1055287/4134660/view

*Reference to "The Dash" poem by Linda Ellis 

https://thedashpoem.com/


February 26th 2020 this poem blossomed from “draft”

I write: “In His Light”~ Fay 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.

https://www.bebee.com/@fay-vietmeier-pennsylvania

https://www.linkedin.com/in/faymarmalichvietmeier/detail/recent-activity/


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Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #41

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Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador Thank you Franci~ I send you one yellow ROSE of friendship ... my bee-friend https://www.bebee.com/producer/@fay-vietmeier-pennsylvania/the-honor-of-one-rose Bee-well ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #40

Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador Hello Franci ~ keeping you in the know ... I hope you are well Spillwords published to ... my Birthday gift ;~) https://spillwords.com/blueberry-banter-blueberry-blues/ I submitted this poem yesterday: The Lines of Life Have changed some of the lines & added a few ... did the changes here on beBee as well ;~) I'll let you know if Spillwords responds

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #39

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Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador Hello Franci ~ I appreciate your responding ... I'm in the midst of a computer transition and have set aside writing until I get thru the process ... a sort of withdrawal ;~) Hope your weekend is "rest-FULL"

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #38

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Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador Coming from an accomplished poet, your reading followed with words of praise “superbly written” is tucked away in my heart ... very meaningful and a great encouragement to the bee called “me” ... Those lines were added toward the end ... (I questioned adding the lines on sports for I am not much of a sports fan these days ... my focus is elsewhere but I know many people love sports ;~) any thought? I am going to submit to Spillwords (I did submit “Blueberry Banter ~ Blueberry Blues” but did not hear back)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #37

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#43 Preston \ud83d\udc1d Vander Ven Preston ~ how beautiful is God's Word ... rich with wisdom to guide us in our life To help us know when we cross a line we should not or come to an important crossroad ... and would be well advised to seek High Counsel before proceeding "Blessed" are you and "blessed" is your family that your heart is after God ;~) and you hang out with "Wisdom" Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. ~Proverbs 3

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #36

#40
Preston \ud83d\udc1d Vander Ven Thank you for reading Preston Do you have a have a favorite line? ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #35

#37
Joel Anderson This is the pace of LIFE Joel ... I always think that if there is some delay ... that matters press in and when the time is right ... you can turn your attention When you have a river's edge moment ... and a good cup of coffee ... enjoy the "Lines of Life"

Joel Anderson

4 years ago #34

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Thank you Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee Way late in responding. Just been swamped.

Joel Anderson

4 years ago #33

Well done Fay Vietmeier and thank you for such kind words.

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #32

#35
Kevin Baker Thanks for letting me know ... kind of surprised me ;~) Too early but "sweet sleep" to you when your head does rest on the pillow ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #31

#33
Pascal Derrien Pascal ~ I am glad you found my "lines" and enjoyed them with coffee ... "Not a bad start of day" ... What more can I say ;~) I hope you weekend is rest-full ;~) and all is well with your beautiful family.

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #30

#32
John Rylance Truth in humor Very funny John A glaring progression A daring decline in caution You are a connector of dots AND lines ;~)

John Rylance

4 years ago #29

A great piece so many lines. My favourites are one liners. Here are three that go together. 1998 Don't get in a car with a stranger. 2008 Don't meet people from the Internet. 2019 UBER. Order yourself a stranger from the Internet to get into a car with alone.

Pascal Derrien

4 years ago #28

Morning coffee time here on this side of earth starting with lines links and love not a bad start of the day 😉

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #27

Kevin Baker Is there an evening "line" to close the day dear lad? Or does "top of the day cover sunrise to sunset? I you are well ;~) Did you have a favorite line in the "Lines of Life" ?

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #26

Greg Rolfe ... sharing some lines ...

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #25

Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee These added lines are for you: Oceans & seas have clearly defined shore lines “This far & no further” … the Great design Water meets rocks like a SONG ... in fractal fury art is formed & ever changes SCULPTING lines that are born breaking, erupting & jutting When we are gone ... these GLORIOUS wonders remain & rearrange Thank you my dearest Professor for your sweet sharing of my "Lines"

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #24

David Navarro L\u00f3pez Sending a few "lines" your way and hoping you are well David ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #23

Steve Howard Lines forming letters … shape words on every page Lines of communication … filled with wisdom are “sage” If you’re a poet … some lines will rhyme like climb & prime If you’re a writer … creative lines are not bound by time You may have to “bleed” out the lines but that’s not a crime (this line was for you ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #22

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Cyndi wilkins I shall visit "Cadence" and comment there I do love our "hat tipping friend" Kevin Baker.. he and I have had some prolonged conversions that found agreement -if in nothing else- a "hug" at the end ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #21

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Harvey Lloyd I always appreciate your wisdom Harvey ... and your reading my "lines" Insightful: Lines are amazing when we look at what they mark and unlock when we cross them. Your line brought to mind this book: Not a Daycare ~ The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth And The trice admonishment in Romans 1 "given over" ... I always think that's a place I'd rather not visit ;~)

Cyndi wilkins

4 years ago #20

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Yes, thank you for asking Fay Vietmeier;-) It seemed to float on by without much notice at the time...Perhaps we can resurrect some interest in the 'possibilities' generated by the transference and transformation of quantum energy dynamics. Kevin has brilliantly laid out some practical steps for anyone with an interest in learning the practice of energy healing. It's a two-part post with a lot to digest, but I think it will 'strike a chord' with those of us wanting to develop a better understanding of how working in concert with nature energetically feeds our 'life force'. https://www.bebee.com/producer/@cyndi-wilkins/creating-cadence-in-communication

Harvey Lloyd

4 years ago #19

Thoughtful read. Lines are amazing when we look at what they mark and unlock when we cross them.

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #18

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Jerry Fletcher Jerry~ that is one of the sweetest compliments I have ever received ;~) and I appreciated the poetic inclusion ;~) The heart of this bee is greatly encouraged by your words ... thank you so much ;~)

Jerry Fletcher

4 years ago #17

Fay, Thank you. I would stand in line to read more of your work like this. line by line you expanded my mind. And so it goes.

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #16

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Mohammed Abdul Jawad Thank you Mohammed for reading & applying a beautiful word "elegant" to my poetic expression There are TOO many LINES to portray in something as simple as a poem The world it seems is shrinking ... LINES in that process ... I like the "global village" I appreciate your praise

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #15

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Debasish Majumder As one poet to another aspiring poet ... I always appreciate your reading and your words of encouragement are "sweet" As is your sharing of "Lines of Life"

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #14

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@Joan Melda I hope this to be a gentle redirect Wrong platform ... wrong "psychological" marketing approach Here are great resources for you: Social Media Examiner Marketing Profs

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #13

#9
Randall Burns Thank you "Chef" I truly appreciate your read my "Lines" and liking them ;~) ... meaningful to the bee called "me" ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #12

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Cyndi wilkins Thanks for the poetic response Cyndi I loved your add of LINES from Sun Tzu When my son was in grade school I bought a beautifully illustrated copy of The Art of War for him...hoping his young mind would appreciate the wisdom ... I read it as well but many years have passed ;~) Your comment prompted me to pull it from a shelf ... and look through for I although I've read it I did not remember what you shared ... it is under "Energy" (7-8-9) Prefaced by # 6 “Indirect tactics, efficiently applied, are inexhaustible as Heaven & Earth, unending as the flow of rivers and streams; like the sun and moon, they end to begin anew; like the four seasons they pass away to return once more.” ~Sun Tzu Many applications for this wisdom in LIFE ;~) (Now that it’s off the shelf it’s on a pile of books by my bed to read/reread ;~) Thanks you ;~) "Every song we sing is a transference of energy to the world around us. Our lives, therefore, are an original work of art. full of amazing ideas to convey and arrange as we choose." ~Cyndi From which post was this? It is lovely ... I have read some of your posts but I don't remember this ... want to read (or read again) & comment

Mohammed Abdul Jawad

4 years ago #11

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Elegant poetic expressions…Yep, there’s geometry, shapes and symmetry everywhere in this global village.

Debasish Majumder

4 years ago #10

lovely understanding of intriguing life Fay Vietmeier! enjoyed read and shared. thank you for the buzz.

Randall Burns

4 years ago #9

Great poem Fay Vietmeier

Cyndi wilkins

4 years ago #8

There are lines filled with mystery … the TRUTH not always clear And so we “read between the lines” … and search & reach & dare Lines that are crossroads … should be carefully placed And ever so thoughtfully … not crossed in haste Lines on our face … we might like to erase ;~) But laugh lines and love lines are beauty to trace Lovely piece Fay Vietmeier...I always loved to venture outside the lines;-) Drove my parents crazy! “There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard. There are not more than five primary colours, yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen. There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War All voices combined creating the greatest of symphonies...An excerpt from one of my recent pieces..."Every song we sing is a transference of energy to the world around us. Our lives, therefore, are an original work of art. full of amazing ideas to convey and arrange as we choose." I so love the poem by Linda Ellis...I read it at my dad's funeral A dash is a just a tiny line … but it’s like our life upon the earth How we choose to fill that *“dash”* ... determines our life’s worth...

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #7

Mohammed Abdul Jawad

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #6

Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador Mar\u00eda Francia Canache Vel\u00e1squez Chris \ud83d\udc1d Guest Roberto De la Cruz Utria Oswaldo Enrique Diaz Delgado Paul Walters

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #5

Harvey Lloyd Randall Burns Cyndi wilkins Tausif Mundrawala Debasish Majumder

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #4

Joel Anderson This is dedicated to you ... inspired by your "Lines in the Sand"

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #3

Lisa Vanderburg Preston 🐝 Vander Ven Ken Boddie Kevin Baker Jerry Fletcher John Rylance

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #2

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Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee Oh my dearest Professor ... you are one step ahead and many lines ahead ;~) I was reviewing some other work and was coming here to notify my favorite bees of this post ... I hope you know you top that list ;~) But you beat me here ;~) I love what you pointed out about the shorelines ... and considered adding more lines about them I actually cut some lines in this poem (almost did not add the lines about sports) ... but these lines are important to many people (and I realize I did not mention soccer) In your honor I will come up with a special line about shorelines and add a line for you ;~) I have another writing on fractals in my "bee famous drafts" it's been there for many months ... I have a list of around 10 which I'd like to focus on ... the poems just seem to flow out in between In reading I get so many IDEAS it hard for this bee to keep all the lines in the right order & priority I'm heading to your post on "Intangibles" and will be meeting you there

Ali Anani

4 years ago #1

Dear spiritual poet Fay Vietmeier First- I want to highlight the name of our friend Joel Anderson to alert him to your beautiful dedication. As I was reading your lovely poem ideas about lines started to jump up in my mind. Not a single one that I thought of wan't mentioned in your poem from. short lines (dashes) to imaginary lines to military lines to sports lines. I love the beauty by which you described lines and your mind is much as alert as your heart is. Even the thought of poetry lines you covered spectacularly well: "If you’re a poet … some lines will rhyme like climb & prime If you’re a writer … creative lines are not bound by time" This is the best to describe your poem my friend. You climbed mountain peaks with your flowing lines and you created waves of emotions and joy for the readers. One little idea and just to play the role of the devil is your poetry line "Oceans & seas have clearly defined shore lines" You know coasts lines are rugged and they are fractal as the more we zoom in the more we see and explore. Your poem is fractal too. The more we zoom,the more we shall discover the beauty underneath.

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