These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Recent History

Recent days, legends made,
stuff, that makes us cry.
Hopeful thoughts we need displayed,
Remove the thoughts of “Why?”

Chapping lips need glossy balm,
but of chapping hearts?
Greater need for times of calm,
and strength to find new starts.

Going off to work, again,
after days of rest.
Atoning work, that covers sin,
leaves one truly blest.

Muscle memory for the task
rests the weary mind.
Give me strength to serve, I ask.
Protect, and trouble bind.

by Jay O’Toole
on October 11th, 2024