They told me, with a tone so slight,
"That my house, it holds a scent,"
Smells like dog, they claimed outright,
And I pondered what they meant.
"Do they know what a dog smells like?"
A query to their claim,
A dog smells like the dawn's first light,
A spirit you can't tame.
Gratitude, in every wagging tail,
Loyalty, in eyes so bright,
Nobility, in their silent hail,
Honey, in their cuddles tight.
Pure and Unconditional Love,
In every leap and joyful shove,
And despite all they have suffered,
They don't smell a grudge, it's buffered.
So, I stand, with heart so touched,
In their presence, I feel blessed,
My house smells like dog, so much,
And in that scent, I find my rest.
For in their essence, I see truth,
A lesson in their every move,
My home's fragrance, a living proof,
Of love, in its purest groove.
So let them say, what they will,
About the scent, my home does fill,
For if it smells like dog, I'm glad,
It's the best scent, one could ever have.
March 2, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
Now I lay me down to sleep
If I should die before I wake
My money I shall not take
My love for you is all that will travel
As I approach your merciful gavel
Forgive me for my sins and lack of love for you
I will try to serve others as You would have me do
February 3, 2024
MarkWaldrop
In the heart of every believer, a commission rests,
Whispered in the sacred moments, when soul meets divine,
"Feed My sheep," He says, a testament of the quest,
A journey of love, from the vine to the wine.
This love, not made, but revealed in radiant beams,
The essence of God, through the Spirit, now ours,
Binding us to the Father, in the stream
Of a love so vast, it empowers and empowers.
Like Jesus, united with God in seamless grace,
Obedient, poured out for the world's embrace,
He sends us forth, His path to trace,
"In My love," He says, "find your place."
Peter's heart, once torn, now sees,
Love's true face, in the Master's peace.
"Not words, but deeds," the Savior decrees,
"Feed My sheep," in this, My love releases.
Among His flock, some lost, some stray,
Some with coats of pain, some fray.
Yet, God's love knows no dismay,
Through us, His love finds its way.
Prejudice and preference, we must transcend,
For in God's love, there's no end.
To every sheep, His love we send,
His commission, our mission, till the end.
Let not emotions, our hearts mislead,
For it's by His Spirit, His sheep we feed.
In every act of love, a holy seed,
God's love, through us, a river freed.
So, heed the call, let love be your creed,
For in feeding His sheep, we find our deed.
In every gesture, every need,
We echo Christ, in word and deed.
Jhn 21:17 The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.
March 3, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
In silent waves, the airwaves mourn, a key now stilled, a legend born.
Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, his call,
In the ether, his voice did fall.
A valiant fight, a year in span,
Cancer's battle, a brave man ran.
Surrounded by love, in peace, he passed,
Into the memories, his legacy cast.
A passion for radio, clear and bright,
Guiding waves, through day and night.
Everything he touched, for growth, for better,
His spirit in service, an unbreakable fetter.
Instructional guides, presentations with zest,
Support for ARRL, in youth, he invested.
An Elmer to all, a mentor, a guide,
His absence now felt, a missing tide.
Yet, in the silence, his impact resonates,
A beacon of love, through the ether, it radiates.
To ham operators, across every land,
Bob's spirit whispers, in the airwaves, it stands.
So let's key our mics, in homage, in grace,
For Dr. Bob Heil, an irreplaceable space.
His journey on earth, a radiant trail,
In every static crackle, his story we hail.
Though the key is silent, his legacy sings,
In the heart of the hobby, his spirit brings wings.
Farewell, beloved founder, your journey now ends,
But in frequencies wide, your essence extends.
A Silent Key, yet your message loud,
Dr. Bob Heil, forever proud.
In the hobby you loved, your passion remains,
An eternal echo, in the amateur radio lanes.
March 1, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop KE4WA
A drop of water, I cannot make
How many drops to fill a lake
The oceans deep and wide filled with countless drops You provide
The springs from the mountains overflow with tears You've cried
The God above who makes the water is the Potter who forms me
Combing water with the clay He breathes life that I may see
Thank you, God, for sending your love from Heaven above
That your Holiness through your Son Jesus shows Your Love.
March 1, 2024
MarkWaldrop
In the realm of hope, where light dares to dance,
Miracles whisper softly, born of more than chance.
They come in cans, not in can'ts, a truth so bright,
Guiding us through shadows, into the light.
"I CAN" echoes deeply, a powerful decree,
Through Christ who strengthens, we're set free.
Philippians 4:13, a verse of endless might,
In those words, our spirits take flight.
With faith as our shield, and His love as our sword,
There's nothing in this world we cannot afford.
To climb the highest mountain, to cross the widest sea,
"I CAN" do all things, for He empowers me.
So let this mantra be your guiding star,
A reminder of exactly who you are.
Capable, strong, through Him eternally,
"I CAN" face anything, with Christ who strengthens me.
March 1, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
God makes the Four Leaf Clover
Searching brings Him much closer
Being so perfect, God makes a few
Making especially for me and you
Luck attached to the Four Leaf Clover
No luck with God. Love over and over
Pressing In my Bible is a constant reminder to me
Of His Great Love and how His Son has set me free
March 1, 2024
MarkWaldrop
In every sunrise, in each setting sun,
In the silence of night, when day is done,
In the laughter of children, in tears that fall,
In all things, big and small, give thanks for all.
For the moments of joy, for the trials that teach,
For the love that surrounds, within reach,
For the breath in our lungs, for the beat of our hearts,
In all life's compositions, in its every part.
Give thanks for the storms, for they bring rain,
For the growth that comes, borne from pain,
For the seasons that turn, from spring to fall,
In all things, give thanks, through it all.
For the hands we hold, for the memories we make,
For the journey ahead, for each step we take,
For the stars that guide, in the night's deep thanks,
For it all, let gratitude be our endless chant.
In all things, large or slight, in every task,
Give thanks, for in gratitude, we truly bask,
A reminder of how, amidst rise and fall,
In all things, give thanks, and cherish it all.
February 29, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
In the warmth of gentle smiles that never fade,
Within the bonds that time and trials have made,
Family stands, a fortress built on love and trust,
A haven where hearts unite, a bond robust.
Is the anchor in the tempest, the light in the dark,
A melody harmonious, in life's stark park.
The laughter shared in rooms filled with joy,
The comfort found in a hug, a gentle employ.
The greatest treasure, not measured in gold,
But in stories shared, and hands we hold.
In every whispered secret, every shared dream,
The strength we draw, together as a team.
Blessing, beyond words can ever convey,
In every dawn's light, every night's gentle sway.
In the love that surrounds, in the care that's bestowed,
Family, our greatest blessing, forever our abode.
February 29, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
In the soft embrace of morning's light,
May this new day treat your heart with care,
Gentle whispers to your soul impart,
Comfort find you in the quiet air.
Let worries like autumn leaves depart,
Scattered far by the soothing breeze's art,
In their place, let hope's seedlings start,
Rooted deep within your beating heart.
May every moment, every part,
Of this day, a masterpiece chart,
In the canvas of life, you're a vital part,
With every stroke, let joy impart.
So rise, dear soul, with a hopeful start,
May this day in grace and peace be smart,
On your journey, may you always dart,
With lightness in step, kindness in heart.
February 29, 2024
Created by
MarkWaldrop
