Marvin Number One

Written with love in recognition
of Marvin Nagelkerke's 79th birthday anniversary

by Karen Foslien, in collaboration with Terry Calhoun.

Note:
There are two "Marvs" at Rockport 35 RV Park. By virtue of his tenure here, this Marv is affectionately known as "Marv" or "Marv Number One" and thus the title of this poem. Of course it has a double meaning!

We pay tribute to someone this day,
Who's kind, generous, and true.

He's one you'll have to contemplate,

And hear my words straight through.

You'll guess and know for sure "It's he,"
And grow a simple smile,
For once you've heard my lengthy poem,
You'll linger there a while.

He takes great pride in his homey spot,
As his neighbors too can attest.
He's Johnny-on-the-spot for them,
You'd think he'd never rest.

I like to stand by him in faith,
And sing our hearts delight.
For God flows out in strength and love,
And shines on us, full sight.

He's been know to hit a pawn or two,
And strike a deadly blow.
But if you've received from his thrifty deals,
You'll brag your treasures to show.

His lovely wife's been known to brag,
His many loyal traits.
For she's had the years to reap his love,
I hear, one and fifty they've been mates.

A bud he has that licks his face,
Tiny tail wagging, sweet poochy.
By his name you'd like to take a bite,
No! No! He's really not a cookie.

He's travelled much in his line of work,
To make theatre bottoms comfy.
Just one more job in this little town,
Could bless our tender rumpies.

A Navy man he is for sure,
And sailed the ocean blue.
He served his country and us alike,
All the time ever true.

You really now must make your guess,
We've lingered and had our fun.
No matter where in life he'll press,
In our camp he remains Number One!