If you choose to turn on the road to a new life
Don't be surprised by some pitfalls and strife
At birth, I was created somewhat equal
As time passed by, my life became a sequel
Choosing to whip my ole body into shape
Pains and roadblocks I could not escape
Many choices of eating patterns and qualified coaches
The most important is my desire as the goal approaches
It's funny looking back how time slips away
My weight will follow the same path if I focus and pray
January 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by my friend
Jim Hollis
Global Warming is a prominent idea we have these days
Many opinions put our confused minds in a foggy haze
Turn left, turn right, look up, look down.
Many ideas abound
Where does the actual truth lie?
Will I find it before I die?
Jesus said I am the truth and light.
The answer may be keeping Him in sight.
January 6, 2023
Mark Waldrop
The future may never come. I may never finish today.
Eternity is the only certainty. It’s up to me, I must say.
How quickly things can change from fun and games,
I am crying; why me, I have not reached my aims.
If I had only done this, If I had only given a damn
Time is running out; I do not know where I am.
Would I change things if I could? Would I change, knowing what I know now.
The answer is my soul finding eternal peace somehow.
Hindsight is perfect for telling what I need to know.
Suppose I have a second chance. Will I see the direction to go?
Please, God extend my Life and give me a second chance.
That I might hear a different tune and dance another dance.
January 3, 2023
Mark Waldrop
Inspire by the tragic collapse of Damar Hamlin
during the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals
football game January 2, 2023
Are you at point A traveling to point B
Are your glasses fogging up so you can't see
Don't make any dangerous U-Turns that will put you in harm's way.
That could very well bring the end to your day
Someone might call you stupid and give you the California Howdy
Oh Lord, keep him from being so rowdy
December 15, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by who used to be my friend
Daniel Bradford VanAtta KK4CSJ
My visit to Berkeley Ford was a most pleasant experience
Everyone I met had great confidence
From sales to service
No one there made me nervous
The greeting on the phone was most unexpected.
A greeting with It's a Wonderful Day is rarely detected
I would recommend anyone looking for a Ford Dealership
You only need to make one trip
Upon leaving the dealership today
Cassidy, Kerrie, and Darcy were helpful in every way
December 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Multistakin is an art strangely possessed by only a few.
The few seemed to be richly blessed by what they could do.
Often trying multitasking, only failing in what I do.
Not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time without it sticking to my shoe.
Well, what can I say? Bless those who can perform more than one task at at a time
To me, it just seems like a doggone crime
December 5, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Suggested by my friends
Brad & Cheryl VanAtta
Daddy was a coal miner nearly every day of his life
He couldn't miss work that would cause much strife
We bought all our stuff at the company store
We had to cause we were so drop-dead poor
Prices were high, but the credit was good
It was close to our neighborhood
Never getting ahead, just scratching from day to day
The loving company credit never went away
Looking back, I didn't know I was poor
My clothes looked like what the other kids wore
We went to church on Sunday and always praised God
I guess that's what kept us above the grassy, green sod
Mamma never showed any worries
A smile on her face
I now realize that came from God’s Amazing Grace
No matter what kind of shape we find ourselves in
God sent His Son so we may always have peace within
December 2, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Do you hate going to a class reunion as much as I do?
Maybe it's because I don't look like I Used to.
I've lost contact with most of my classmates.
Some have passed through the Golden Gate
Some day my health won't let me attend
Maybe I should reconsider seeing them again
For me, the class reunion may come to an end
If that were the case, this would be difficult to comprehend
Pondering on this for another few years
It will give me ample time to drink a few more beers
November 28, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Painting by Spike O’Dell W4WGN Brentwood, Tennessee
The Old Telephone is something to remember.
On the old party line, I heard why young couples were getting married in September.
Learned many things about Preacher Brown,
besides being the Pastor of the largest church in town.
Aunt Lizzie wasn't my real aunt at all.
Not enough time here, to climb that wall.
Whose kids were who surprised me?
I never heard of such a thing you see.
My Mamma caught me listening one day.
She spanked my hand and sent me away.
It's odd what I saw the very next day.
My Momma, sitting there, just listening away.
November 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop
A beautiful red apple before me I see,
Is it from that famous forbidden tree?
That was such a long time ago
I don't think it could possibly be so
That being the case, a juicy bite I did take
I think it was alright, I saw no hissing snake
October 5, 2022
Mark Waldrop
