These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Weather Is a Tool

The cycle of the news may turn,
but still the living Truth
is someday soon we yet may learn
th'extent of rain's reproof.

That Texas is so very large,
none ever can deny.
The floods that rage are still in charge
of scenes that make us cry.

But years ago in '85
some windshear caused great pain
with DFW alive
from crash in mighty rain.

Yet, afterwards, equipment grew
to help us see distress,
preventing some because we knew,
where shear could make a mess.

Her sinking back in 1912
brought infamy to bear.
Into the whys, Titanic delve,
improving safety's care.

Communication has improved,
but still the weather's strong.
The danger is not fully removed,
but still Hope finds a song.

That lives are changed, we know it's true,
and what we can, we do,
but God, Who knows the end where to
is there for me and you.

Each new day dawns by God's Own Grace.
His Will is to be done.
The fires char the ground's own face
as pine cone seeds are won.

by Jay O’Toole
on July 10th, 2025