It's not what you know. It's what you do after you know. Mark Waldrop January 16, 2023
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Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Neanderthal Man
Our lineage is difficult to trace to where we are No records exist beyond the rays of a star Their dress was skins of many animals Folklore says some may have been cannibals Their Gods were Sun's rays by day and the glow of the Moon by night Not being accustomed to the terms Holy or right Chiseling their shelter high in the cliffs of mountains Always in search of overflowing fountains Gorging their stomachs with the food of animals that wandered by Nature kept them alive. They did not know the word die The only pleasurable feeling they had was the warmth of their skin The warm rains, the golden rays of the sun beaming in They had little emotion for life. Only relying on their existence They had no conception of time or distance. They knew a strange feeling we call love They felt it flow from the mountains above Their sighs and groans from deep within They only knew the pleasure derived from their skin If it weren't for our ancestors there would be no you and me It's not by luck we find ourselves evolving through eternity January 9, 2023 Mark Waldrop
On the Road
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
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
How Quickly
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
U-Turn
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
Berkeley Ford
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
Multitasking
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
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
The class reunion
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