These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Dainty Threads

Dainty threads upon the cloth.
Trace a coffee cup or tea.
Make a butterfly or moth.
Give us something sweet to see.

Dainty threads, embroidered gift
to give to youth, who marry soon.
Hopeful colors, hearts to lift
'fore they leave for the honeymoon.

Dainty threads of needlepoint
to leave the gift of part of me.
Newest home to aye anoint,
evermore in union be.

Dainty threads a peaceful craft
to lighten the heart, and rest the mind.
Some day soon all joy, that laughed
will pat the back in friendship kind.

by Jay O’Toole
on September 11th, 2024