Along the Way 

When you go to work day after day
What do you think of along the way

I always thought about, what was ahead of me
Most often, there were things I could not see

Problem-solving, was the most interesting time
Relying on past experiences, to try and make a dime

Little did I rely on the Creator of Mankind
Always thinking I could solve the problems, with my own mind

Only turning to ask for help from above 
When I realized I had lost my love

An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure
If only we would ask and not try to be so mature 

Turning to GOD, is not a sign of weakness in any way
It's a sign of strength and perfection, in GOD’S Love every day 

September 22, 2022 
Mark Waldrop

The Bridge 

Ravenel Bridge in Charleston South Carolina
Why is there a bridge and what is its true purpose
It's a structure that connects us that can't be purchased 

If there wasn't a cavern in between
No bridge would be needed or foreseen

GOD Sent HIS SON to bridge the gap between HE and Man
Over the gulf from eternity to our soul
The bridge of Love does span

Once that Love comes into our heart
We are connected to GOD never more to depart

September 20, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Color Me Nature 

Nature is so full of many brilliant colors
and delightful sounds.
The shimmering reds, yellows, and orange hues make the love in our hearts abound.

The chirping of the birds, lift our spirits by the day. 
The orchestra of the crickets in the night sends our many cares far away. 

Mother Nature chose to send us the very best.
If we choose to see and listen, we will surely be blest.

Of all of the wonderful creations that nature brings,
the birth of a child far exceeds the wealth of many kings.

The cry of a loving newborn babe
makes our hearts sing with great adoration. 
The sweet love between mother and child forms a most divine relation. 

We're so grateful, for the magnificent splendor of nature that surrounds us every day. 
We can only stop and ponder, the total joy and peace it brings our way. 

September 7, 2022
Mark Waldrop

 Marshall University

What makes Marshall University so Great
It is the professors that carry so much
weight

Marshall, a University that has a soul that speaks from within
Its namesake US Chief Justice John Marshall, Is where the credit begins

Marshall was brought to its knees through that tragic plane crash
Seventy-five souls departed this earth, no one could fathom there worth

Huntington prayed for Marshall night and day
Marshall began to rebuild, The Thundering Herd began to play

Through the ashes of great tragedy, something mysterious happens
Through the love and strength of GOD
A stronger University happened 

Marshall University stands today 
on honored grounds for all to share
A university that's large enough to matter but small enough to care

Graduates of Marshall University can hold their heads high
Knowing they can accomplish anything before they die

September 16, 2022

Written for the Alumni of Marshall University
Residents of Woodlands

The warmth of GOD’S Love 

Do you know someone that has a cold heart
The more you talk, the further you grow apart

There's just one thing that will melt that old heart 
That's the warmth of GOD’S Love flowing from your own heart

It may take a while if that old heart is frozen like a block of ice
They may have it insulated and not want to get rid of it at any price

The warmth of GOD’S love can penetrate any shell
It can keep people, from going into the pits of hell

Patience is the key I must say
Always keep praying and loving anyway

When the right time comes the ice will start to melt
The warmth of his wonderful Love will be felt

A gleam will finally show in their eye 
when they realize that JESUS did not die

Now that you both have a mutual friend
You can talk and share GOD’s Love again and again

September 16, 2022

Emanuel 9 

Oh the tragedy that befell the nine of Emanuel EME Church
Wherever we look, there is no answer wherever we search

Pure evil was on the prowl that day
Crushing the hearts of many
Is it possible that forgiveness from GOD'S Love could come from any

We've seen from the ashes of destruction 
GOD'S Pure Love ascending from above

Forgiveness comes from many family and friends
Can only be understood from the Love of GOD within

For where the bright light of Love abounds
There is no room for the devil on Heavenly Ground

September 13, 2022
Mark waldrop

Worship 

What does worship mean to you
Which day do you set aside to do

Sunday is the most common day to attend church
Many people go there without worshiping much

Worship comes from the feelings of the heart
Only GOD knows the real feelings that we impart 

A Saint told me one day when I asked when you take time to pray. 
GOD watches me every second of the day. My whole life is a prayer I would say. 

September 12, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by Rex KE0VCR 
On The Ambassadors for Christ Net
Dedicated to my mother
Annie S. Waldrop “Mama Annie”

What money can’t Buy 

Money can't buy worldly happiness and pleasure
Only worldly things like silver and gold can we measure

Money can't by love, joy, and peace within
There's no way to buy the traveled road that leads to Him

Through our faith alone can we see Jesus’ face
Oh the glow that surrounds Him, full of much Glory and Grace

Only the Blood that Jesus shed, covers the sins of this world
Only His blood, lets Love and Grace of God be unfurled

September 11, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Going Home 

Have you ever been so far from home
that your heart ached deep inside?
No matter which way you turned or looked you felt like you had died.

The longing to return home took over your thoughts. 
You felt like every fiber of your body was tired in knots. 

There was only one remedy that you could see. 
 Heading home to fill the emptiness in me.

Our souls inside, feel the same longing to return home. 
It confuses us for we know not from where they come. 

Once we find where the longing soul calls home.
We have peace within, never more to roam.

September 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop