Fanatic

The fan is short for fanatic
Whatever I am a fan of, I must say
It may be something near. It may be something far away

It may be a sports team clear across the country
It may be as close as inside me

Whatever you're a fan of, don't let it slip away

December 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Bitter or Better

What makes me bitter or better
Might I have received an unexpected letter 
Perhaps I decided to start working with my many family and friends together

Putting off what I know I should do
Often brings bitterness within
If I find the courage to do what is right
Happiness will be my friend

As I come to a crossroads in life 
I pray you to show me the way to less strife

At the end of the road, when I draw 
my last breath
My only desire is to lie down with you in eternal rest. 

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Rest

God-given Sweet, peaceful rest 
I am so very, very blest

Knowing God on High 
It frees my soul to fly

As I lay my head down at night
I am at peace for my soul to take flight

Knowing God's Son Jesus is my friend forevermore
It gives me confidence He will guide me to that peaceful shore

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Banquet Tabel

Whose table do I slip my feet under
There are many from time to time 
I have many family and friends 
With whom I have dined

Being excited about The Banquet Tabel of God
I can only RSVP after this life I've trod

Jesus is The Truth, The Way, and the key to eternal life
Only by accepting Him will I be invited to that Banquet Tabel of Life

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Tears

When Tears well up in our hearts for no reason, they are tears shed in a Loving Season
Sad tears, Happy tears, Tears of Joy
All well up from our hearts
Being in God's Plan of Love from the very start

Tears of all kinds may be fulfilling 
When shed in God's will
He is always hovering over us
Whispering Peace be still

If we have this wisdom in our hearts, we have nothing to fear
Bowing our heads and thanking God for being so very near

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop

Teardrop

God allows a teardrop in our eye 
So there will be a rainbow in our heart
All this being in his grand plan from the very start 

He promised he would never leave us or never part
If we would only keep is love through Jesus in our heart

The next time you feel Sad and blue or feel joy through and through 
 Bow your head and thank God for what he has given you

December 8, 2022
Mark waldrop

Pain

My pain is God's Victory
What a great Jubilee 

Without pain, without sorrow
There would be no tomorrow 

I live in a world of sin
I can only follow Him

Staying in His perfect will
Will get me over the hill

Thank You, God, for what You've done for me
If it weren't for You; I wouldn't even be

December 8, 2022
Mark Waldrop
Inspired by My Friend
Mark Daniluk K8SMD