Why do I have instinct? Why is it built into me? It's a gut feeling I have that I can't see. Being built into me by God my Maker I think it was put there to keep me from the undertaker. Some call it a built-in Moral Compass Not sure, when I heed it I hear trumpets Whatever the reason it gives direction to my life Following my internal instincts brings much less strife April 7, 2023 MarkWaldrop
As I drew near to the end of my journey My heavy eyes started to close It was not left up to me whether to stay or go Knowing all along from the grave, He Arose Being so tired, closing my eyes to sweet death Looking toward His Light, drawing my last breath Hallelujah, He has Risen that I might live with him Where His everlasting Light will never grow dim His Love surrounds my waiting soul In life after death making me whole No tongue can tell, nor eye can see The Glorious Sights revealed unto me Death could not hold My Master in the grave Passing that on to me when I was saved Hallelujah, Praise His Name for Evermore I have reached that Heavenly Golden Shore April 7, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road The only way to travel safely and lighten your load Travel the path of righteousness will lead you closer to peace, that all inter turmoil may cease Being in control and very attentive to your surroundings It will significantly lessen your heart pounding There is only one happy path on this green earth Following the path of Jesus realizing His Great Worth April 5, 2023 MarkWaldrop
No matter your station or position in life A glimpse of sunshine relieved much strive To see the sun, you have to open a window or move outside You can't stay in a dark place and continue to hide However, you feel you must strip away the dark and let the sunshine heal This is not the truth as I say. Sometimes things have to be removed down to our core today The truth may hurt for a short while After leaving the baggage, you will begin to smile With a lighter load and a spring in your step The rays of sunshine will always land on your doorstep April 4, 2034 MarkWaldrop
Where does the honest truth lie Will I find the answer before I die The truth may be under the ground If someone has died before they could expound It's easy to find the truth on both sides The absolute truth in the middle seems to hide The unequivocal truth in the future will rear its head It could very well be after we’re dead April 4, 2023 MarkWaldrop
A very dark day in America today A former president is being arraigned in court I must say All persons carrying high responsibility Carry equally high accountability However, this moment in history plays out In the minds of Americans, there will always be doubt April 4, 2023 MarkWaldrop
How much is too much, you might ask when How much is too much, you might ask when I feel uncomfortable performing a task. Too much of anything is unhealthy for you. The adage Everything in moderation is so true. Even too much of a good thing is not beneficial for you. We need to take more time to think things through. It's human nature; the more you get, the more you want. Controlling your emotions the less likely your decisions will come back to haunt Calming your soul will relax your body Making it less likely to have a toddy The next time you get the urge to acquire more than you need Bow your head, and for calmness, plead April 3, 2023 MarkWaldrop
What would I like to accomplish in life Not being sure, something with much less strife Looking back, I have accomplished a fair amount Looking ahead, there is much to take into account The next question in front of me What accomplishments will set me free Physical ones make me proud to be who I am Spiritual ones seem to bring me closer to the Great I Am My thirst is quenched with cool water My soul is satisfied with a touch from my Father Both are important to sustain life One is physical; one is spiritual That continues beyond earthly life The most satisfying accomplishment I have achieved Is finding God's Son Jesus, in whom I have believed April 3, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Roger & Darla Annabel
Roger I knew a guy named Roger He was something to behold He knew everyone he met He had strength untold He loved his family most of all He would give them his all His friends he kept close The ones he loved most As times goes on without him We long to hear his voice Only to realize He’s still with us Helping us to make every choice MarkWaldrop
Todd Bramlet
I have s friend named Todd His greeting is always a friendly nod His profession he is eager to explain Serving as a policeman is not in vain A better friend there could never be As strong and sturdy as a Ponderosa tree He is always willing to help his friends with every need Even standing with you when your heart bleeds The Book of Truth says a good friend is worth more than gold For they can continue with you after this life, I know That being true, and that being the case Todd and I will see each other after this earthly race Till that time comes hoping many miles down the road We will continue laughing and caring, sharing each other's load April 2, 2023 MarkWaldrop