How Quickly

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The future may never come. I may never finish today.
Eternity is the only certainty. It’s up to me, I must say. 

How quickly things can change from  fun and games,
I am crying; why me, I have not reached my aims.

If I had only done this, If I had only given a damn
Time is running out; I do not know where I am.

Would I change things if I could? Would I change, knowing what I know now.
The answer is my soul finding eternal peace somehow.

Hindsight is perfect for telling what I need to know.
Suppose I have a second chance. Will I see the direction to go?

Please, God extend my Life and give me a second chance.
That I might hear a different tune and dance another dance.

January 3, 2023
Mark Waldrop  

Inspire by the tragic collapse of Damar Hamlin
during the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals
football game January 2, 2023

Practice what I preach

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If I practice what I preach
It would be easier to teach 

If I have God and he is all I need
Why do I daily continue to plead

I should accept Him in His Word
Believing what I have heard 

He's everything to me; in every situation
True belief, no room for speculation

I tend to let him walk where I wish
Should I include the food in my dish

He satisfies every craving of mine
If I will only look for His Heavenly sign

Thank you, Lord, for fulfilling my every need
Teach me through your Sons Love. I no longer have to plead. 

January 1, 2023
Mark Waldrop

A good signal report

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Being a Ham, I have always transmitted varied signal reports
Is there so much QRM on my spiritual signal it's challenging to sort

What would be the remedy to increase my signal status
A better receiver, an amplifier or some other apparatus 

Being spiritual, I suspect none of the above will be useful
Being close to God would be very crucial

A 5/9 will come with fellowship with other hams
A 20-over will come with a prayer to the Great I Am. 

Knowing when the propagation is just right
For me, it comes with the dawn of morning light

Good luck with your distant QSO with God Above
Making contact, you won't believe His incredible Love

January 1, 2023
Mark Waldrop

The bald lady

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The bald lady seems a strange subject for a poem
Until you see the toll taken by their life and what chemo has done 

Once such a beautiful young lady with locks of flowing hair
Oh, how life has taken a toll. With much love, she had to share

A head without hair in no way hampers
The love she shares
The glow from the complexion of her face shows how much God cares

January 1, 2023
Mark Waldrop
The title for this poem was requested this morning because of the ladies he has seen in his retirement center. 
By Jim Miller NR4W

Keep your eye on Jesus

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Keep your eye on Jesus; that will keep the devil away
With the Love of God in your heart, no place for the devil to stay

God's love in your heart is the best devil deterrent 
Being prepared and thinking ahead will repel his shocking currents

Whatever you do, remember God is protecting you
However, in the end, it's all up to you

December 31, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Encouragement 

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Encourage someone today. It might make the difference between light and dark
Giving a desperate soul the much-needed Heavenly spark

A spark is all we need to put one foot in front of the other 
A spark is all we need to lend a hand to an unfortunate brother

The spark of love in our hearts, 
Rendering many races with many starts

December 31, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Prayer

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Does prayer change the course of the ship of life
That would depend on who is praying
And their faith in Christ

A true Prayer Warrior will pray fervently 
Bowing their head, praying very diligently 

Asking for prayer is a most faithful request
You may find yourself being supremely blest 

December 30, 2022
Mark Waldrop