Riehl’s poem “TREASURE CHEST” from “Sightlines: A Poet’s Diary” tells father’s life of service…in the service [World War II] and back home

Janet Grace Riehl and Erwin A. Thompson, father-daughter writing team
TREASURE CHEST
by Janet Grace Riehl
from “Sightlines: A Poet’s Diary”
He labors in the grove of service.
Remembers flat tires, repaired.
Loans proffered for crises.
Then his somber face glows
with the light of a thousand-watt angel.
Memories of good turns returned
is a treasure he counts with care.
His treasure chest
of good deed [...]