I went to see Grandma today We had so much fun when we'd play The things I learned have been invaluable throughout my life She taught me how to shop for produce The feeling of tomatoes that were not too soft and loose Learning about and gauging the weight of flour and sugar Being sure what she wanted was the one, I took her How to write a check to pay for such items was one of my many life lessons As time moves on, I now reminisce Thanking Grandma for her last kiss March 6, 2023 Mark Waldrop
What is the definition of becoming old It's different for different people, I'm told Some say it's their age in years Others don't seem to care Some are proud of their age and have broadcast since birth Others wouldn't reveal their age for anything on earth You're as old as you feel. I heard a wise person say Not being sure of the reality, the thought does go a long way Our bodies may grow old and feeble Our souls remain very stable Our bodies tend to grow old with age Our souls grow in wisdom no matter the stage You are indeed as old as you feel The key to keeping your soul in God’s will March 6, 2023 Mark Waldrop
The cold nights and warm days, the maple syrup starts to flow Being God's Plan from the very get-go In the good times and bad times, our spirit begins to flow How and why this happens, we'll never know Thank you for the plan you made long ago For sending Your Son Jesus that your will we may know March 5, 2023 Mark Waldrop
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
The Honey Bee, by all earthly accounts, shouldn't even be Not knowing it can't fly, it doesn't even have to try A marvel of engineering made, no one knows how long ago Navigates today's world even when buzzing very low Their social system seems to exceed ours by far Not fighting amongst themselves for an invisible star Each has a job to do, assigned by the Creator of the universe Their lives run so smoothly, never having to rehearse The moral of this story, I think, should be Follow God's will for your life, just like the Honey Bee March 4, 2023 Mark Waldrop penned for my friends Ernie & Renata Blevins Blevins Bees, Coatesville, PA
How many wins have I won along the way We're my wins for me or others; I helped today Winning a worldly game takes much effort and planning A spiritual win comes from much prayer and understanding Loosing many physical games in life may cause some excess strife My spirit within me lifts me up and sets me free Those looking from without may say How can you continue this way By holding my head up high and leaning on Jesus, I continue to pray March 4, 2023 Mark Waldrop
Every living being is in search of its beginning To feel its Masters touch that keeps it living My desire to find the One that Loved me so To create my very being and make me whole The Love that dwells up within, to even imagine I have such a friend Who can create something with life and love it to the end My mind can not fathom such a power to make me Then Loving me enough to set me free Only the Living God has that Power to be March 4, 2023 Mark Waldrop
Focus on your family your religion and Almighty God Himself By doing this, the rest of your life will take care of itself There will be times you may stumble and start to fall Jesus extending His arms breaking you from them all Keep your eye on the Heavenly prize The race you will win Putting your faith into practice over and over again March 4, 2023 Mark Waldrop
If I could see this blue marble through the eyes of a child There would be no more hate Only flowers that grow wild Love would abound, warm smiles and hugs Taking only time to chase lightning bugs Not being aware and free from all cares In a beautiful world where no one swears Time to wake up and face reality This only lives in my dreams I see This old cruel world is full of hate and sin Accepting Jesus gives a new view from within March 4, 2023 Mark Waldrop
His music was of such great Worth It had to be heard He thought and thought and made the Little Bird Morning noon or night, all of His Creatures sing to His Delight As the day breaks, as the sun sets, His Symphony continues in the night His Greatness never being withheld from His promised land His Love and Mercy directing His Holy band All creatures with life bow down, lifting their voices to the sky Worshiping their Devine Maker seated on High When all earth is silent, and there is no more sound Heaven will be ringing with Heavenly Music all around March 4, 2023 Mark Waldrop