My spirit was blinded by the things of the world Constantly dodging the many darts the devil hurled What must I do in this day and time to see clearly Twenty Twenty sight I will have when I Love Him dearly My eyes were opened, and I could see one day When His shadow passed over me when I prayed September 29, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Don’t we all have the right to be wrong now and then I certainly hope so; otherwise, I would have no friends If I were right all the time, It would certainly be a crime Nobody would put up with me, not even my spouse, you see Lord, give me the wisdom to see how others view me Wisdom I know comes from you. Please, God, give me a dose too September 29, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In honor of K9 Rico, brave and true, A hero so faithful with a heart so pure. He stood by their side, his loyalty sure, In the line of duty, he paid his due. SLED Chief Mark Keel, with somber tone, Announced the loss, a heavy toll. K9 Rico, with courage in his soul, With every bark, with every stride, He answered the call, never to hide. A guardian of law, by their side, In his memory, our hearts swell with pride. In the quiet of night, under the stars' soft glow, We remember K9 Rico, a noble fellow. He gave his all, his bravery aglow, For his fellow officers, he'll forever be a hero. Created by MarkWaldrop
Ping Pong Pop Pop
Ping Pong Pop Pop I play Pickel Ball until I drop What is the mystic lure of the court It is a noteworthy and admired sport Meeting with friends the challenge of competition Often meeting in the E.R. in a Most uncomfortable position September 28, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Catch the foxes, small and sly, In vineyards where blossoms lie, Guard our vines, so sweet and fair, From these thieves that prowl out there The vineyards of our life we view with care To keep the little foxes from driving us to despair Life is a trail of many crooks and turns We must control our hearts for which they yearn The little thrives so sly and quick Moving so fast, trying every trick Be alert and keep your focus Least the little foxes cause hocus-pocus September 28, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Mammoth Cave Amateur Radio Club A nicer group of Hams and Xyls you will never find Each one going far out of their way to be so kind I remember the good old days when Harold “Doc” Cady W4WZH and Bill Huffman K4MIQ were there The days before all that digital stuff was on the air Whether Elmering or just enjoying each other There's nothing like chasing a signal with your brother The thrill of working Field Day in June of every year Greeting the public coming to see what they can hear The most enjoyable seems to be when the motley bunch Attends the delicious Los Mariachis weekly Club Lunch What allures the Amateur to spend numerous hours in front of his rig It's turning that faint, far-off signal into something big Remembering my first CW contact, my heart pumping so fast A recollection of my excitement from the lingering distant past No one can ever explain the mysterious airwaves It has led many a Ham to become a DX slave A Silent Key I shall become someday My memories will travel with me to that Ham Shack far away September 26, 2023 MarkWaldrop Penned for my friends at the Mammoth Cave Amateur Radio Club
Our lives are like flowers in God’s Garden He picked and planted us. That is for certain The most gorgeous garden in the whole universe He waters and protects His Flowers from any curse Cultivating His Garden, fertilizing pruning, and weeding The most beautiful blooms sprout forth from His feeding Many colors of the rainbow shine through from above His constant care and nurturing exhibit His Enduring Love I am blessed to be a flower picked by the Master’s Hands To grace His Flower Garden in The Great Master Plan September 26, 2023 MarkWaldrop
What is contentment, and where do I discover it It alluded me just over the hill from where I sat Always searching, always wanting peace, unable to find I was beginning to believe it was a fantasy in my mind Then, one day, the author of Contentment I met Peace flowed through my being with no regret The Maker of The Universe was the creator of my Soul Coming face-to-face with Him brought Contentment, making me whole September 26, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In life’s gentle flow, blessings quietly bestow, Miracles around, wherever you may go. Moments of grace, like a soft, hidden glow, In the midst of chaos, they quietly show. A world of wonder, a celestial tableau, Each step you take, let your heart aglow. For in the ordinary, there’s beauty to sow, Embrace the magic, let your spirit grow. Created by MarkWaldrop
In the quietness of my soul I feel God’s Majesty unfold As the soft wind blows through the trees I feel His presence as I go to my knees One moment of silence is greater than all the sounds on earth Through listening to the silence of God I found rebirth I have a new song beating in my heart today Thank You, God, for sending your love my way September 25, 2023 MarkWaldrop