Suprise 

Have you ever been surprised by something, good or bad.
If it were bad did it make you sad? If it were good were you glad?

If there were no surprises at all, A dull life it would be. 
I suspect under the ground, is where you would find me.

If you train yourself to always expect the uncertain.
It will soften the blow, of the scene behind the curtain.

September 18, 2022
Mark Waldrop

University of Kentucky 

Nothing finer than  the Ole Blue and White
The finest university in Kentucky by Day or night. 

The professors that dedicate their lives
day in and day out
So their students will receive the best education ever, no doubt

You will bleed Blue through and through
After watching the Wild Cats win another game for you

Being a faithful Kentucky alumnus you can say
I'm proud to be a Wildcat on the prowl today

September 16, 2022

Written for the University of Kentucky Alumni
Residents of Woodlands
My friends, Jim and Debbie Miller

 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

I know a Man 

I know a man, whom I will not reveal
They seem to squeak when they turn their wheel

They have a very large ego always talking about themselves
Everything is much bigger on their shelves

Quickly to correct and scold, they don't seem to be interested in what you've told, it seems to be on earthly gold

Oh, something just came to my mind
The individual I'm describing is not very kind

Another thought just entered my head
The one I'm talking about turns my face red

Oh, now that i have written this, i  see
The change must begin with me

September 16, 2022
Mark Waldrop

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

Attention 

Why do some people require so much attention
Is it because their lonely, or have some issue they forgot to mention

I know it just makes me feel better to have someone to talk too
Talking to a friend always keeps me from feeling blue

If I can't find a friend, almost anyone will do. 
It may have something to do with talking your feelings through

The next time someone wants to talk and they are bothering you
Take time to listen, it might be the best  for the both of you

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