Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is the most hallowed Ground I  will ever see.
Those who served, many died to preserve freedom for you and me

If I could hear the many memories they would share
Those dreadful memories I could not begin to bear

The only solace I have here on this day
They rest in calm peace, oh Lord I pray.

October 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Training

To win a physical contest, you must train vigilantly 
This will make your body perform with great agility. 

Spiritual training is much the same,
training with our mind, soul and heart. 
To bring us across the finish line, with great speed, from the very start

The finish line of our life often seems so sad at times.
The Spirit of God being in our lives, 
We will hear those glorious chimes. 

October 7, 2022
Mark Waldrop 

Audie Leon Murphy

Audie Murphy a young farm boy from Texas 
Joined the army, many calling him reckless 

Growing up in poverty gave him many skills.
Determination and will to conquer many hills.

Through hellish war and lavish life,
Murph plodded on, plagued with much strife

Some saw him as a special being protected by God.
Murph saw himself on a lonely path he was given to trod.

He conquered because of perseverance and hope.
Due to his dear mother who taught him to cope

Life is never easy, the difficult decisions we have to make,
Leading us to our eternal destiny, wherewith God we will awake.

November 8, 2022
Mark waldrop