Have I  met myself

Have I taken the time to meet myself
Only rushing by with my mind on a shelf

Do I take life seriously or look at it hysterically

What is the difference between happy and sad
Is it the same as being glad or mad

Who knows what my mind will conjure 
up next
Will it be something evil or something good found in my text

Do I have an inner compass that points to who knows where
Had I instead looked you in the eye and laughed, cried, or swear

The confusion seems to be the basis of my thoughts 
I heard from my past what God has wrought 

The answer to my curious mind 
Hoping to find it before I do the crime

March 5, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Sacrifice

What is the meaning of this word Sacrifice 
It means giving up something I have worked for all your life

If it were easy to give up, it would be no Sacrifive
Sacrifice brings great Hope and Love to my life

With great Hope and Love the work of the Holy Spirit can begin
The start of my path with Jesus forever being one with Him

February 22, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Cassandra Gilbert   

              “Cassie”

I know a young Ladie named Cassie.
She is a real Blessing for all to see.

She Loves Gymnastics and performs very well.
Her meets are almost perfect. I do tell.

Her persistence in practice shows in the light
astounding the judges with all of her might.

The calmness and poise she possesses
comes from the inner strength that she caresses.

What lies ahead, we are not to know.
The Olympic Team may be in the show.

February 19, 2023
Mark waldrop
Penned for Grandparents
Jim & Karen Hartzler

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

Boeing’s  Code Cat

                  Boeing's  Code Cat

Boeing employs my Dad. I help him out now and then.  
When a coder has a problem, I'm proud to be their friend

I listened to much data from many of Daddy's friends. 
Hours of Spilling their guts to me helps them to no end. 

Sounds Silly, I know. If it were not for me, Many questions would go unanswered.  
After much talking, they seem to find the elusive answer. 

I'm proud to say I help to keep Boeing's Planes in the air.
It's a Great Big Honor and a delightful burden to bear. 

December 11, 2022
Mark Waldrop