These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Sunny Cold

A sunny day with cold, cold air
is true for Christmas time.
We look, but only go out there
a few minutes at our prime.

A sunny day with cold, that's crisp,
and breath, that comes out seen
is like a cloud, that's just a wisp
in a sky so very clean.

A sunny day, December cold
some green plants, turning brown.
The winter's digits fully told
make flora, now to frown.

A sunny day of short cold time
portends a night of frostiness
in need of safety warm.
Each northern town of colder clime
requires some fire of warmth to bless,
protecting from alarm.

A sunny day with cold, cold air
requests an indoor feast,
a Christmas time, great joy affair,
concerns to be released.

by Jay O’Toole
on December 6th, 2024