Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year That draws our hearts so very near. No matter where we roam We always try to return Home. Family, Friends and Good Food abound Little Children anxiously playing all around. As we bow our heads and give thanks to GOD above Let us always remember HIS SON JESUS, HE sent with HIS LOVE.
In battles fought, in scars they bear,
Veterans stand, a solemn prayer.
Freedom's price, they've truly known,
Their courage, a legacy sown.
Through wars and trials, they have stood,
A testament to brotherhood.
Our duty clear, to safeguard the gain,
For their sacrifice, not in vain.
Let gratitude be our heartfelt song,
For veterans brave, courageous and strong.
A pledge to keep the flame alight,
To honor them, both day and night.
MarkWaldrop
The fourth of July is my Favorite time of year It draws us closer to our family so dear Picnics Barbecues and all the fun things With these traditions great joy, it brings Fireworks Hamburgers Hotdogs and Apple Pie All these are great Treasures in our eye Our Country was founded on Faith in our GOD Giving us great wisdom by which we are awed Let us remember the Sacrifices of so many So that we might have Freedom with Peace and Plenty July 3, 2021 MarkWaldrop
On June 19th, we stand and cheer,
For freedom’s dawn, a day so dear,
Juneteenth, we mark with joyous heart,
A chapter new, a vital part.
In Galveston, the message came,
Union soldiers, freedom’s flame,
In 1865, they brought the word,
And freedom’s song was finally heard.
The chains were broken, spirits free,
A promise kept, for you and me,
The end of war, the start of light,
A path from darkness to the right.
We honor those who walked this land,
With dreams of freedom in their hand,
Their courage, strength, and pain endured,
In Juneteenth’s name, their hope assured.
A celebration, rich and bright,
Of history’s turn towards the light,
For all who fought, for all who yearned,
In freedom’s name, the tide has turned.
So every June, on day nineteen,
We gather ‘neath the flag’s bright sheen,
To celebrate, remember well,
The story that our hearts now tell.
June 19, 2024
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Happy Father's Day to our Father in Heaven,
Your love and grace, to us, are given.
There's only one gift I can humbly bring:
My trust and my love, from deep within.
In Your embrace, I find my peace,
From worries and burdens, You grant release.
With every prayer and every thought,
Your endless love is all I've sought.
Guiding me gently through each day,
Your light illuminates my way.
On this special day, I lift my voice,
In Your boundless love, I rejoice.
Happy Father's Day, my Lord above,
Receive my trust and all my love.
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To all our Fathers who are in Heaven Thank you for all the Love you have given The many times you picked me up when I fell down In my eyes, you always wore a crown My heart aches with memories of Love I have tears of Joy when your smile I think of Thank you for never giving up on me For the Loving-kindness you showed me No matter the memory of others and their dad They would not be here if it weren't in God's Plan A Wonderful day to remember your forgiving Love My heart can't wait to join you in Heaven above June 17, 2023 MarkWaldrop
I have not heard your voice in years,
Yet your presence lingers near,
In silent whispers, soft and clear,
My heart converses every day.
Though distance keeps your words away,
In dreams and thoughts, you often stay,
A gentle presence, here to stay,
In my heart, you softly lay.
Memories weave their tender threads,
In the quiet moments, unsaid,
Your spirit speaks, though time has fled,
In my heart, you're never far away.
Each day unfolds with silent grace,
Your essence fills the empty space,
In my heart, you find your place,
Our silent conversations stay.
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Me and Santa Dad
Father's Day brings back many memories for me Sitting on his knee singing Tiny Turned Up Nose to me He played Santa at Christmas I was too young to understand I thought there was something familiar about the touch of His hand As I look back at the pictures now I can't believe I didn't recognize Him somehow Some Dads are tender some Dads are tough All Dads smell good to their kids because their hot stuff Whether your Dad is living or in Heaven There aren't enough words to describe what they have given June 14, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Summer is here, and it's the perfect time
To bask in the sun with a friend so sublime.
With wagging tails and joyful cheer,
The Dog Days of Summer are finally here.
We chase the rays and run through the fields,
Enjoying the warmth that the season yields.
Splashing in water, tongues hanging out,
These moments of bliss, we can't live without.
From dawn till dusk, we play and explore,
Finding new adventures at every door.
With every bark and every bound,
In these Dog Days, pure joy is found.
So let's embrace the sunny days,
With our furry friends in endless ways.
For the Dog Days of Summer are here to stay,
Bringing happiness to every day.
June 6, 2024
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MarkWaldrop
There was a young man who returned from war,
Called home to his mother, his voice raw and sore.
"I'm back in the States, Mom, I'm finally here."
Her heart leapt with joy, her eyes filled with cheer.
"I'm preparing a feast, all your favorites, dear."
He said, "Mom, I'd like to bring a friend near."
"Of course, son," she said, "That's wonderful news."
But he had more to share, his tone somber, subdued.
"My friend lost his eye in the midst of the fight."
"That's no problem, son," she answered, polite.
"There's another thing, Mom, he lost his right leg."
"That's a bit harder, but we'll make it," she said.
"One more thing, Mom, his right arm's gone too."
She paused, then replied, "We'll manage for you."
"But, Mom," he continued, "I promised he'd stay."
Her voice grew uncertain, "Son, not in that way."
"We can't handle that, it's too much to bear,
The costs and the strain, it wouldn't be fair."
He replied softly, "I'll tell him, it's fine."
The next day, the news left her heart in a bind.
Her son took his life, the burden too great,
The friend he spoke of was his own broken state.
He sought understanding, a place to belong,
But faced with rejection, he couldn't stay strong.
Now she lives with the guilt, the echoing pain,
Wishing she'd seen past his words to his strain.
A lesson in love, in acceptance so true,
For every soldier, and the battles they go through.
May 27, 2024
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