This first poem is a poem I wrote for my Dad for Father's Day in 1994,
the second poem was written for my Dad's funeral and
I read it at the service for him when he died in 2001.



Him

Silent, he stands a watchful vigil over me
Strong, he comforts me in times of sorrow
He rejoices with me in times of happiness
Even though I must learn right from wrong
He attempts to protect me from the evil of this world
I must grow, but he will always be there
His arms of love ever ready to embrace me
Sometimes I hurt him
Even then he loves deeper
His love is unconditional
He will hold me, comfort me
And always be there when I need him
He is Father
~I am Child~



On the Wings of Angels


You've always seen me through
From scraped knees to banged up elbows
You've watched me skate for hours
Or ride my horse forever, even attempting a ride yourself
You've cheered for me whan all seemed hopeless
You always told me no matter what, you loved me
Cause I was your little girl
A little girl who wore her hair in ponynails
And being all dressed up with her maryjanes on
Pleaded, "Daddy, take another picture please."
You held my hand as we walked down streets I didn't know
And helped me cross roads that scared me alittle too much
You always made sure there were no monsters under my bed
And left the nightlight on so I could find my way
You taught me things, you thought I didn't learn
But in truth I learned them all
Some I put into practice immediately
Others I kept tucked away in my heart
As the years past, the tides turned
It was now my turn to walk with you
To hold your hand and make sure you didn't fall
To let you know I was always with you
In the midst of your pain,
God called you home
Where there is no pain or suffering
Even though you travel a different path
I know my Dad walks once more by my side
I can see the smile on your face
And feel the love in your heart
No matter how far apart we are
You are only a breath away
Over my shoulder
To hold my hand
Forever into eternity
For you reside
On the Wings of Angels

Please take the wolf and send her on her way around the world to continue her walk
in the name of the plight of the animals who cannot speak
for themselves yet continue to die at the hands of humans.