In shadows deep, a thorn entwined,
A pain profound, in the heart enshrined.
Tenderness and skill, a delicate art,
To remove the thorn, where healing can start.

Complex, wounded, our stories unfold,
In the tapestry of time, tales untold.
Digging deeper, compassion's quest,
For others, ourselves, we seek what's best.

A vivid reminder of our shared plight,
In the garden of souls, seeking the light.
The thorn, a symbol, etched in our core,
A call to empathy, forevermore.

With gentle hands and hearts that care,
We navigate wounds, the burdens we bear.
For in understanding the thorns we wear,
True compassion blooms, a love so rare.

Created by
MarkWaldrop

Created by

MarkWaldrop

I must keep my eye on the finish line
In finishing the race, my light will shine

The race becomes long and hard at times
I will, on God's time, cross that coveted line

I can't run the race all alone 
I don't have strength on my own

Trusting in Him He lifts my spirits high
Growing stronger to meet Him the sky

November 26, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Nothing tugs at the heart more than the loss of a friend
A Daddy, Mommy, Husband, Wife, there is no end

What can take the place of a love so entwined 
Only The Love of God can comfort our mind 

God's Love can mend the most broken
Pot
Remade into a perfect vessel without a blemish or spot

Thank you, God, for watching over me
Your Love mending and setting me free

November 26, 2023
MarkWaldrop

If it is forbidden, the desire becomes out of control
Eve thought the forbidden would make her whole

Something I can't have, I pine for more and more
Being out of reach, my sin desires it even more

Sin is the desire for something beyond my means
Faith is the Eternal Hope for things unseen 

Love and sin cannot live together
Sin binds my eternal soul
God's Son Jesus sent in Love freed me and made  me whole

November 26, 2023
MarkWaldrop

I have no silver or gold. Let me give you something of greater worth untold. 
In the name of Jesus,  God’s Love, and Mercy, I will give for all to behold 

The Power of God's Mercy and Love is free to all men
Only Bowing to Him,  asking  His Son Jesus to come in

The Power of God's Love is immeasurable here on earth
It's one in the same power that created the whole universe

There is Power in the Blood that was shed for you and me
In that Blood is the Power of Love that sets all men free

Thank you, God, for creating us to Love
That, in turn, we may worship your Son from above

October 21, 2023
MarkWaldrop

How can I find Jesus? He has already seen me
The simple task of asking Him in set me Free

November 24, 2023
MarkWaldrop

Life is much like a long, winding road
From birth till I reached my home abroad

Around each curve, an unpredictable scene
Whether exciting or sad, there is much in between

The longer the road, the more I've learned
Not to be surprised by the view around the turn

As the road comes to an end, I've found my faith being constantly tested
With all the ups and downs and many curves, my life has not been wasted

Along the way I found Jesus to hold my hand
Crossing the River of Jordan into the Holyland 

November 24, 2023
MarkWaldrop 

In the realm of possibilities, a boundless view,
It's not what you can't do, but what you can do.

With strength in your spirit, like a river that flows,
Overcoming challenges, as the wind gently blows.

In each limitation, a seed of potential lies,
Blossoming into achievements beneath the open skies.

Embrace the power within, let your courage ignite,
For in every endeavor, you're capable of taking flight.

So, dance with ambition, let your dreams pursue,
It's not what you can't do, but what you can do.

November 23, 2023
Created by
MarkWaldrop

My presence is all that is required 
My most crucial attribute desired

All the words and knowledge in the world
Seems lacking at a time when grief is
Unfurled

A shoulder to lean on, a kind smile to embrace
An act of Love that portrays God's Love and Grace

November 17, 2023
MarkWaldrop