These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Holidays Are Here, Again

The holidays are here, again,
but why the blackened door
of sooty sulfur, costumed friends,
and candy they implore?

One monk was nailing arguments
against indulgences bought.
The Bible's Truth of Curtain rent
was better than they taught.

November sees construction work
of lights for the great display
on lowly digs or grandest kirk,
where "snowmaned" souls do play.

The Thankful Day with turkeys dressed
rolls lavish carpet red
for Santa's laughter as we're blest
by football and more bread.

A month goes by 'til Christmas Day
with Joy and sadness mixed.
When boxes are no more displayed
new focus must be fixed.

A New Year's Eve will come and go
as work returns to force,
until the jolly elf can show
again our days of choice.

One wonders, "Will we stop, reflect
upon Thrice Holy God?
Will hearts and knees we genuflect
as His name full applaud?"

by Jay O’Toole
on October 30th, 2023