These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Blessedness of Hope

The days of life are filled with change,
that often cause us grief.
The blessedness of Hope seems strange
to those without relief.

We grope for light, that we may see.
We strain to comfort hear.
The blessedness of hope can free,
unbinding us from fear.

The fiends of life may trample hearts,
and tempt us to despair.
The blessedness of Hope restarts
our strength in ev'ry care.

The days of life seem very long
to humans in their youth.
The blessedness of Hope brings Song
as daily we learn Truth.

The days of life seem meager, naught
as aging days grow wan.
The blessedness of Hope is taught
to see the Lasting Plan.

"Or e'er the silver cord be loosed,...
fear God, and Him obey." (Ecclesiates 12:6a & 13b, KJV)
The blessedness of Hope infused
we'll share th'Eternal Day.

And when we see with ever eyes
this life will true reflect
His blessedness and Hope will rise
in white robes all bedecked.

by Jay O’Toole
on July 30th, 2021