The bald lady seems a strange subject for a poem
Until you see the toll taken by their life and what chemo has done 

Once such a beautiful young lady with locks of flowing hair
Oh, how life has taken a toll. With much love, she had to share

A head without hair in no way hampers
The love she shares
The glow from the complexion of her face shows how much God cares

January 1, 2023
Mark Waldrop
The title for this poem was requested this morning because of the ladies he has seen in his retirement center. 
By Jim Miller NR4W

Encourage someone today. It might make the difference between light and dark
Giving a desperate soul the much-needed Heavenly spark

A spark is all we need to put one foot in front of the other 
A spark is all we need to lend a hand to an unfortunate brother

The spark of love in our hearts, 
Rendering many races with many starts

December 31, 2022
Mark Waldrop

A Legend lasts beyond the sands of time
The man, the myth, the legend 
The more I see, the further I climb

My sight becomes more apparent day by day
Asking for God's guidance when I pray

Bowing my head and thanking God every day
For the Grace and Love he has sent my way

December 30, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Homelessness is a feeling too deep to explain
Without a home, I am always on the road again

Falling upon hard times for no apparent reason 
Gives me time to Pause, for my soul to search the season

What ever your status in life
Hang on, down the road is less strife

December 30, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Does prayer change the course of the ship of life
That would depend on who is praying
And their faith in Christ

A true Prayer Warrior will pray fervently 
Bowing their head, praying very diligently 

Asking for prayer is a most faithful request
You may find yourself being supremely blest 

December 30, 2022
Mark Waldrop 

An act of kindness can be almost anything you see
Being free and from the heart are the only credentials you need

Care enough to share the love of God
That Love can spread like the wind
Everyone that crosses our path, 
Using our minds to be very kind

Kindness starts like a ripple from a pebble
Taking God's love to a much higher level

The kinder we are, the further our reach
Sharing God’s Love forever with our speech

December 29, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Mortality is like trying to stop the wind
The harder you try, it slips by you again and again
Immortality is so simple. Hoist your sail and make the wind your friend

December 29, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Mortal death is the absence of earthly life
Spiritual death is the absence of God in  my spiritual life

How can I come alive and have purpose again
Invite God's Son Jesus in and smell the spring rain

Finding true Joy in God's Love
Will bring total peace from above

Live your life as you may
Inviting Jesus in is the only way

December 29, 2022
Mark Waldrop