Between the lines

Sometimes the things that speak the loudest are not in the written word. 
The thunderous voice comes from between the lines of what is not heard. 

The silence of being close to a friend in need
Brings  the Heart of God His love to bleed bleed

Caring and sharing that’s the most important 
Lifting their feelings so their burdens will be shortened

It’s not what you can do or anything you can say
It’s your presence that lifts their troubles away

February 23, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Sacrifice

What is the meaning of this word Sacrifice 
It means giving up something I have worked for all your life

If it were easy to give up, it would be no Sacrifive
Sacrifice brings great Hope and Love to my life

With great Hope and Love the work of the Holy Spirit can begin
The start of my path with Jesus forever being one with Him

February 22, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Be the change you wish to see

Be the change you wish to be
Be the change for others to see

Changing from bad to good
Will strengthen our brotherood

Without change, you will never be what you want to be
Without change, no one will ever see

Praying to God will change you from the inside out
The change will create a smile for others to see, no doubt

February 22, 2023
Mark Waldrop

Cassandra Gilbert   

              “Cassie”

I know a young Ladie named Cassie.
She is a real Blessing for all to see.

She Loves Gymnastics and performs very well.
Her meets are almost perfect. I do tell.

Her persistence in practice shows in the light
astounding the judges with all of her might.

The calmness and poise she possesses
comes from the inner strength that she caresses.

What lies ahead, we are not to know.
The Olympic Team may be in the show.

February 19, 2023
Mark waldrop
Penned for Grandparents
Jim & Karen Hartzler

A House or Home

Do I live in a house or a home? What's the difference between the two?
Possibly being how I live my life through.

A house is a structure of brick and mortar, planks, and nails
In the structure itself, no warmth of love avails. 

A home is where the heart is. When many hearts abide in a house, it becomes a home
With feelings of love and gratitude, the inhabitants of this home will never desire to roam

February 29, 2023
Mark Waldrop