I believe in whom I am
I believe in happiness and cheer 

I believe that every day
The answer becomes more clear

November 15, 2022
Mark Waldrop

To forecast what's ahead, I must see,
light projected from the past to the future is the key.

A storm coming across the sea,
The truth in tomorrow I can see.

The answer lies in having a friend greater than you or me. 

November 15, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Relationship changes over the sand of time
From when I was born till the golden stairs I climb

Whether a happy marriage or divorce
Happiness many times I tried to force

Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before. 
That's what makes my life worth living for

No matter what comes along in my daily life 
keeping my eye on Jesus brings more
happiness and less strife

The moral of this story I do tell
looking inside and deepening the well

November 15, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Your you and I'm me
I shouldn't try to change you into me

November 15, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Worldly Peace or Heavenly Peace is the question.
Which one I choose will indicate my life’s direction 

Worldly Peace is good while I am here on earth
Heavenly peace has no time and is of much greater worth

With Heavenly Peace, I can have calmness amidst any situation 
With earthly peace, the situation may lead to much frustration

Earthly peace lasts only for a very short time
Many wars were fought over peace, which seems to be a crime

Worldly Peace with Heavenly Peace combined
That combination will give greater Peace of mind

November 14, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Can a person take the good, bad, and ugly and survive in this life? 
The answer is yes, even while in prison enduring much strife. 

Not a chance in hell of ever being released.
Bobby Bostic turned his life around and found Internal Peace.

Doing the best he could with what he had.
From his inner soul, he began to feel glad.

He has a New Warden now, one that gives him tasks from above.
He is getting an education, writing books and poetry all with love.

The Judge sentenced him to over 200 years in prison.
She testified at the parole hearing, 
hoping for a positive decision.

The day came when Bobby Bostic walked free,
with a joyous reunion, his family, and friends to see. 

Only proves, if you do the best you can with what you've got.
In the many years to come, you will never be forgot. 


God and Bobby turned the good, bad, and ugly into something Wonderful.

November 14, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Inspired by The CBS Morning News
Monday, November 14, 2022

No matter what mission you are on
The Glory in its finish will be strong

Some missions will require the ultimate sacrifice. 
No greater love hath no man than to lay down his life

Your mission may not require such sacrifice as this
Completing your mission will surely deserve a kiss

November 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop

There are many opportunities in life
Choosing the ones that will bring us less strife

Is it manmade knowledge that helps me decide
The Wisdom from God will surely provide

The combination of the two
Will help me get this life through

Every opportunity I have to share Him
Brings Peace and Love over and over again 

November 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Passion refers to a very strong emotion
It may be directed to almost any notion

Passion for the good, passion for the bad. 
Which passions, in life, have I had

My passion shows through in whatever I do
I pray in your many passions, God Blesses you

Live your passion, it's the only trail for you
Good or bad, a passion you have to live through

November 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Impact can be found to be good or bad
For example it can make me sad or glad

My impact on others can be profound 
It is my demeanor that is heard aloud

For this very reason I should be conscious of how I behave
For I might send an exceedingly wrong message to my grave

November 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop