In the heart of giving, a soul does shine,
With grace unmeasured, a love divine.
To those who ask, give freely and kind,
No strings attached, with peace of mind.

For in the giving, joy you'll find,
A heart unburdened, a spirit unconfined.
Let go of grasp, release the claim,
And watch the world reflect the same.

If what you cherish is taken away,
Do not demand its swift repay.
For in the loss, a lesson grows,
Of faith in life, and what bestows.

In selfless acts, our spirits bloom,
A light in dark, a sweet perfume.
So give to all who seek your hand,
And know in love, you'll ever stand.

May 27, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

Luk 6:30  Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 

In the stillness of the dawn's embrace,
Where whispers of the past find space,
We'll meet again, without a care,
See you here, there, or in the air.

Through the fields where memories bloom,
In the heart of summer's afternoon,
We'll find our way, no matter where,
See you here, there, or in the air.

Beneath the stars' eternal gaze,
In the twilight's gentle haze,
Our spirits blend, a timeless pair,
See you here, there, or in the air.

When shadows fade and light is near,
In every laugh, in every tear,
Our bond remains, beyond compare,
See you here, there, or in the air.

In the whispers of the wind, so fair,
In the moments only we can share,
Our love endures, always aware,
See you here, there, or in the air.

Created by
MarkWaldrop

"Ring the bells that still can ring,
Let their echoes softly sing.
There's a crack, a flaw in everything,
Yet that's how the light gets in.

Embrace the imperfections near,
For in each crack, the light shines clear.
It's through the breaks our souls begin,
And that's how the light gets in.

Cherish the fragments, let them gleam,
In brokenness, find strength, redeem.
There's beauty in each fractured spin,
And that's how the light gets in."

"Ring the bells that still can ring
There's a crack, a crack in everything Thats how the light gets in."
- Leonard Cohen

Created by
MarkWaldrop

As I look out over the sea of people, vast and wide,  
I don't see strangers, just friends by whom I'm tied.  
Each face a story, each heart a hidden gem,  
In this grand mosaic, I find a place with them.

In every smile, a spark of kinship glows,  
In every gaze, a bond of friendship grows.  
Though paths diverge, in this moment, we are one,  
Underneath the same sky, beneath the same sun.

No strangers here, just friends I've yet to meet,  
Each step I take, new souls my own soul greet.  
In this sea of people, I find love's grand design,  
Every heart a beacon, every soul divine.

May 24, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

My son Mark age 9

Wait, wait, wait, swing an old baseball saying,  
Waiting long enough, you'll hit that home run.  
Life is much the same way, in patience we stay,  
By waiting long enough, you'll go a long way.

It's really no surprise, in the passage of time,  
God says, "Wait on me, and you'll truly climb."  
With faith as your guide, and patience your friend,  
In waiting, you'll find blessings without end.

Isa 40:31  but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. 

May 23, 2024
MarkWaldrop

Loneliness mirrors happier times,
When laughter rang and hearts would play.
Yet, the sands of time took you away,
Leaving reflections of yesterday.

Memories dance in the quiet night,
Echoes of joy, a distant light.
In the stillness, your presence stays,
A silent reminder of happier days.

Though you're gone, your spirit remains,
In the whispers of the gentle rain.
Loneliness bears the sweetest pain,
Holding reflections of our shared days.

May 22, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop

If what I do will glorify God,  
Or will it plant me under the sod,  
I seek the path that shines His light,  
And guides me through the darkest night.

To honor Him in all I dare,  
With love and grace, and fervent prayer.  
For earthly woes may test my soul,  
Yet in His arms, I'm ever whole.

So let my deeds reflect His grace,  
And bring a smile to His holy face.  
For in His name, I’ll stand or fall,  
In faith, I trust and give my all.

May 19, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop