The price for shipping

Having shipped jars of honey by ups
The surprising cost gave me no rest

Oh Gods, precious Love was so free
The price he paid for shipping to me

After shipping, did I bring it inside
Is it on my doorstep, where it will reside

God, the most Precious Gift He sent
Without opening, I will never be content

His Love is Sweeter than the sweetest honey
Worth far more than any amount of earthly money

Thank You, God, again for sending Jesus, your son
That I might have eternal life, and the race won

December 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop

We the People

We, the People, assemble at Christmas. 
Setting our differences aside.
We calm our spirits from the bustling world, removing our haughty Pride.

Peace arriving at this mystical time of year 
brings much Love and Joy with great cheer.

Taking a moment to bow our heads, asking for Peace on Earth and Good Will toward men.
Knowing beyond all Hope, this Love will be fulfilled over and over again.

December 12, 2022
Mark Waldrop

I heard those Golden Bells on Christmas Day

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I heard those Golden Bells on Christmas Day.
Oh, the Peace and Joy it brought into my heart to stay.

The world swirled about me on Christmas Day.
Through tears, I heard him say.
Your Savior is being born today.

I heard the Golden Bells again on Christmas Day
This time with Crystal clarity, I can not explain away 

Every Christmas with Jesus is Sweeter than The Christmas before. 
Every Christmas, the Love He sends   Burns in my heart more than ever before.

The Greatest Gift God gave me. His Son Jesus from His Heart of Love. 
I will never be able to repay You, only by trying to share your Precious Love. 

December 12, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Boeing’s  Code Cat

                  Boeing's  Code Cat

Boeing employs my Dad. I help him out now and then.  
When a coder has a problem, I'm proud to be their friend

I listened to much data from many of Daddy's friends. 
Hours of Spilling their guts to me helps them to no end. 

Sounds Silly, I know. If it were not for me, Many questions would go unanswered.  
After much talking, they seem to find the elusive answer. 

I'm proud to say I help to keep Boeing's Planes in the air.
It's a Great Big Honor and a delightful burden to bear. 

December 11, 2022
Mark Waldrop

A smile or a frown

With a smile or a frown on my face, I wear
Most pass me by without a care 

If I were a smile, it would seem infectious 
In those I meet, I see a smiling reflection

If from me, they see a frown
Most often, they will glance down

A lesson learned from this today 
Keep a smile on your face everyday 

December 11, 2022
Mark Waldrop

It’s not what I expected

It's not what I expected but more than I could ever imagine 
What I imagine, in all likelihood, will never happen 

Being open to all that comes my way
It gives the option to choose everyday

By choosing the right option, I will be well on my way 
To the grandest dream, I've ever prayed

December 10, 2022
Mark Waldrop 

The Internet

Is the intent of the internet good or evil?
The answer to that lies in the data of my retrieval.

If I look for the good, I will find God.
If I look for evil, I will find the devil.

The desires of my mind reveal the inner feelings of my heart. 
What I'm revealing may indicate if I'm very smart 

Using fire for good. Using fire for evil
My preferences will reveal my feelings to all people

December 10, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Kunekune

I'm Ginger, as cute as I can be
I live on a farm with Brad and Cheryl 
I like to wallow under their tree

Their so kind to me, feeding me Very well every day 
I'm a little suspicious, Thinking of running away

Everyone treats my relatives exceptionally well every day
They seem to disappear from where they stay

Oh well, enough to worry about now
Root and snort and escape somehow

If I show up missing in the future
Please check with their Butcher 

December 10, 2022
Mark waldrop